Frontal Edema Due to Mesotherapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Series

December 2021 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”

Daniel Melo, David Saceda-Corralo, Antonella Tosti, Francisco C. Weffort, Machado Carla Jorge, Claudia Franca Barros, Raquel Carvalho, Michela Starace

frontal edema mesotherapy androgenetic alopecia AGA lidocaine minoxidil dutasteride Rogaine

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Mesotherapy →

technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Dutasteride →

Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

Studysummary This study reported 14 cases of frontal edema following mesotherapy for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting clinicians should be aware of this potential side effect.

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