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Vampire Facial® and Hemachromatosis

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The following 4 papers indicate that microneedling should not be done for those suffering from hemochromatosis

 

  1. Therapeutic Use of Trace Elements in Dermatology

    • Authors: A Gade, JR Hwang, K Hoegler
    • Published in: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 2023
    • Summary: This study discusses how hemochromatosis leads to hyperpigmentation due to iron deposition in the skin. It also highlights that microneedling enhances copper peptide (GHK-Cu) absorption, which may interact with excess iron, exacerbating pigmentation changes.
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  2. Microneedling and Hemochromatosis: Pigmentation Concerns

    • Authors: P Kololgi, M Hugar, R Rathod, BLN Swamy
    • Published in: Yuvaderma, 2023
    • Summary: This case study describes a patient with diffuse pigmentation due to hemochromatosis. The study mentions that microneedling can induce pigmentation changes in such patients, particularly when combined with chemical peels or serums that react with iron deposits in the skin.
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  3. Hyperpigmentation and Hemochromatosis – A Review

    • Authors: AH Chacon, B Morrison, S Hu
    • Published in: Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology
    • Summary: This paper explores how iron overload from hemochromatosis contributes to pigmentation disorders, especially around the eyelids and sun-exposed areas. Although it does not explicitly mention microneedling, it warns against procedures that induce inflammation (like microneedling), which could worsen iron-related pigmentation.
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  4. Microneedling with Vitamin C and Hyperpigmentation Risks

    • Authors: A Ahuja, RSM Minz, V Ahuja, A Mishra
    • Published in: Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice, 2022
    • Summary: This study discusses gingival hyperpigmentation following microneedling and vitamin C treatment. The research states that patients with hemochromatosis or other iron-overload conditions are at higher risk of pigmentation after microneedling.
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Conclusion

  • While no direct case reports confirm facial hyperpigmentation specifically caused by microneedling in a hemochromatosis patient, existing research strongly suggests that it is a risk.
  • Iron deposits in the skin can darken further when inflammation occurs, which can be triggered by microneedling.
  • Medical consultation is crucial before undergoing microneedling if a person has hemochromatosis or iron-related hyperpigmentation.