Is it effective to make microneedling without minoxidil?
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    Microneedling →

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

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    Microneedling can be effective for hair growth, but it is more effective when combined with minoxidil. Finasteride or other DHT suppressants are necessary to prevent hair loss due to male pattern baldness.
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