Discussion: Evidence Refuting the "24-Hour Rule" for Minoxidil and Dermarolling Treatment 3/28/2020
The 24-hour waiting period after dermarolling before applying minoxidil is unnecessary. New research supports the simultaneous application of minoxidil with microneedling for better hair growth results.
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