Microneedling must reach the stem cells in the upper hair shaft
    1/24/2022

    From the encyclopedia
    Microneedling →

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

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this educational post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Microneedling (topical) 0.5mm to 1.5mm 1x weekly
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    Microneedling should target depths of 0.5mm to 1.5mm for hair loss, with weekly sessions at 1mm recommended. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil is common for improved results.
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