Microneedling: Monotherapy or Adjuvant Treatment?

    January 2025 in “ Journal of Aesthetic Nursing
    Francesca Ramadan
    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

    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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    Studysummary This review discusses the expanding role of microneedling in dermatology, highlighting its enhanced effectiveness when combined with other treatments like minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma, and exosomes, but reports no clinical results.
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