Dutasteride Infusion in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Using a Novel Drug Delivery Technique: MMP

July 2025 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”

Luciana Gasques, Alice Marques Moreira Lima, Mariana Lima, Antonellá Tosti, Márcio Luís Andrade e Silva, Marina Barletta

dutasteride androgenetic alopecia MMP microinfusion microneedling AGA

TLDR Dutasteride microinfusion and microneedling both effectively treat male hair loss.

The study investigated the efficacy and safety of using the MMP® technique for microinfusion of dutasteride compared to a saline placebo in treating male androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Conducted on 8 adult male patients, the trial involved three monthly applications. While no statistical difference was observed in clinical assessments between the groups, patients reported significant improvement in the vertex area with dutasteride. The study concludes that dutasteride microinfusion using MMP® is effective for male AGA, and microneedling with MMP® alone also shows effectiveness.

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