Effects of Topical Application of Growth Factors Followed by Microneedle Therapy in Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Pilot Study

October 2012 in “ Journal of Dermatology ”

Young Ho Lee, Young Gyu Eun, Ji Hyun Lee, Min Seok Cheon, Yong Beom Park, Baik Kee Cho, Do Hyun Park

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TLDR Growth factors and microneedle therapy increase hair density in women with hair loss.

This pilot study evaluated the effects of growth factors followed by microneedle therapy on female pattern hair loss (FPHL) in 11 Korean women. The results showed that the group treated with growth factors had a significant increase in hair density compared to the control group. The study suggests that growth factors followed by microneedle therapy may be a potential treatment for FPHL. The study provides a novel and safe treatment option for enhancing hair density in women with FPHL.

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