Randomized Trial of Microneedling Combined With 2% Minoxidil Topical Solution for the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss in a Chinese Population

    October 2022 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Yao Zhang, Youyu Sheng, Yibin Zeng … Qinping Yang
    Studysummary In this study, combining 2% minoxidil with weekly microneedling significantly improved hair regrowth in women with female pattern hair loss compared to using minoxidil alone, with an 85% effective rate reported in the group receiving both treatments over a 24-week period.
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