Observation on the Efficacy of a Combined Treatment for Moderate and Severe Androgenetic Alopecia Incorporating Electric Microneedles

    November 2022 in “ Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Fan Zhang, Yinuo Yang, Jin-Di Feng … Jia-Yu Zhang
    Studysummary In this study, a combined treatment for moderate to severe androgenetic alopecia using electric microneedles showed a 100% response rate after 12 weeks, with improvements in hair density and mild side effects, offering promising application prospects.
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