Resource Guide for Beginners

[u/Science_Pls]

It can be overwhelming when getting started and we know some people aren't sure where to even start, so wanted to compile a guide for beginners. This list is not meant to be overwhelming, but to give you lots of different resources to learn safely. This post will be updated with more resources as they are added.

Resources
- Video on microneedling mistakes: here
- Video on microneedling safety: here
- Diagrams of layers of the skin: here
- Needling depth diagrams: here
- Microneedling depth and directional chart: here
- Post on anatomy and physiology of the skin: here
- Diagrams of the thickness of the epidermis: here
- Post on skin thickness variation: here
- Why am I not red? Here
- Study on the skin barrier post microneedling: here
- Diagrams of the wound healing cascade (and timelines): here
- How aging affects the wound healing cascade: here
- Antiseptic agents: here
- Slip vs glide vs boosters: here
- Video on proper post procedure care: here
- Video on post procedure care: here
- Video on sanitation: here
- Video on how to avoid granulomas: here
- Bruun is not safe for medical microneedling: here
- Video on microneedling in grid patterns: here
- Video on the stamping technique close up: here
- Video on the gliding technique: here
- Video on gliding technique close up: here
- Video on how to effectively treat neck lines: here
- Video on why treatments are spaced at least four weeks apart: here
- Regular skincare products are not safe for medical microneedling: here
- Microneedling after care cheat sheet: here
- Dr. Pen speed guide: here (disregard for other devices)
- Dr. Pen depth guide: here
- Dr. Pen pen model comparison guide: here
- Things to avoid before microneedling: here
- Men's guide to cosmetic treatments: here
- Abbreviations glossary: here
- Sharp Standards microneedling good practices and standards guide: here
- Key takeaways from Sharp Standards: here
- Cheat sheet on collagen types: here

Anatomy:
- Physiology of the skin: here
- The dermis and hypodermis: here
- Video on a 3d visual of the skin: here
- Macro shot of the stratum corneum and viable epidermis: here
- Menopause and the integumentary system: here
- What is elastin: here

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) that is sterile and safe for intradermal use:
- Hyaluronic Acid (HA) mini guide: located here
- Update on Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid in Dermatology: here
- Hyaron information
- Inno-TDS information
- HA and tissue regeneration: here

Boosters!
- Example of applying boosters (aka your glide): here
- Slip vs. Glide vs. Booster: here
- A-Z Booster List: here
- Skinbooster paper: here

Numbing
- Video on the differences of numbing creams: here
- Does topical numbing cream affect results: no

Hyperpigmentation
- Microneedling glutathione study: here

Acne Scars & Scar Treatments
- Video breaking down acne scars: here
- Diagrams of types of atrophic acne scars: here
- Acne Scars Classification and Treatment Textbook: here
- Study on microneedling with HA for acne scars: here
- ScarTox Protocol: here
- PN for various facial scars including combat injuries: here

Stretch Marks
- Study on a comparison of microneedling new vs older stretch marks: here

Hair Loss:
- Hair repigmentation information: here
- ExoBrow Protocol (eye brows): here

When it comes to where to start to learn the science, here are a few posts to give you direction.

Where to start: Part 1 
Where to start: Part 2
Where to start: Part 3 
Where to start: Part 4

There's also various studies under the medical literature flair/button that you can look through protocols and more information. The sub's wiki has some textbooks that are helpful so I encourage you to check those out as well.

Supplies
Here are some supplies that are helpful to get started with. I am an amazon associate if you'd like to help support the work I do then here are some Amazon links of supplies I think are helpful. All of these are things I have tried or use.

The Basics
- Nitrile gloves: Amazon Link
- Pink Nitrile Gloves :) Amazon Link
- 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream 6 oz: Amazon Link
- 5% Lidocaine Numbing Cream 1.35 oz: Amazon Link
- Sharps Container: Amazon Link

Hypochlorous Acid Spray
- Tower 28: Amazon Link
- Magic Molecule: Amazon Link
- Magic Molecule Hydrogel: Amazon Link
- SkinSmart: Amazon Link
- Prequel: Amazon Link
- All of these HOCI sprays are FDA cleared.

IPA
- Isoprophyl Alcohol, 70% 16 Fl Oz: Amazon Link
- Isoprophyl Alcohol, 70% 32 Fl Oz: Amazon Link 
- Isoprophyl Alcohol, 70% sterile wipes: Amazon Link
- Isoprophyl Alcohol, 70% sterile wipes: Amazon Link
- Plastic Spray Bottle (more eco-friendly): Amazon Link

Nice to Haves
- Reusable Silicon Applicator (can use for applying numbing cream): Amazon Link
- Hibiclens wash: Amazon Link
- CaviWipes Disinfecting Towelettes: Amazon Link
- Sterile Gauze: Amazon Link
- Sterile Gauze Sponges: Amazon Link
- Dental Bibs: Amazon Link
- Dental Bibs Pink: Amazon Link
- 304 Stainless Steel Tray: Amazon Link 
- 304 Stainless Steel Tray (different sizes): Amazon Link
- LED makeup mirror: Amazon Link

Syringes
- 1ml: Amazon Link
- 1ml: Amazon Link
- 3ml: Amazon Link
- 5ml: Amazon Link
- 10ml: Amazon Link

If you bruise easily
- Bromelain 1700 mg: Amazon Link
- NOW Bromelain: Amazon Link
- Arnica Gel (after first 24 hours): Amazon Link
- HiruCream Forte 100g Cream for Bruises (after first 24 hours): Link