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

    At a glance
    In this educational post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง Microneedling (topical) 0.5mm to 1.5mm 1x weekly
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ 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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