Androgenetic Alopecia and Microneedling: Every Needling Is Not Microneedling

    March 2019 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”
    Abhijeet Kumar Jha, Keshavamurthy Vinay
    Studysummary This commentary discusses a study reporting that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment led to increased hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients, while critiquing its conclusion on the ineffectiveness of microneedling.
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    1. Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling Improve Hair Growth in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia When Used as an Adjuvant to Minoxidil Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2019
    2. Treatment of Male Pattern Alopecia with Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Double-Blind Controlled Study with Analysis of Platelet Number and Growth Factor Levels Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
    3. Repeated Microneedle Stimulation Induces Enhanced Hair Growth in a Murine Model Annals of Dermatology · 2016
    4. A Randomized Evaluator Blinded Study of Effect of Microneedling in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study International Journal of Trichology · 2013