Combined Microneedling With Topical Vitamin D3 or Bimatoprost Versus Microneedling Alone in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata: A Comparative Randomized Trial

    February 2023 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Mona S Ali, Hala Abd El-Hafiz, Naglaa A Ahmed, Sara Ahmed Galal
    Studysummary This study found that microneedling combined with either topical vitamin D3 or bimatoprost was more effective for hair regrowth in localized alopecia areata than microneedling alone, though differences between the two additives disappeared after three months.
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