Home-Use Microneedle in the Treatment of Pattern Hair Loss: Efficacy and Safety

January 2013 in “ 프로그램북(구 초록집) ”

Soo Yuhl Chae, Hyun Bo Sim, Kyung Hea Park, Hyun Wuk, Hyun Ho Son, H. Jung, Yong Hyun Jang, Seok Jong Lee, Do Won Kim, Weon Ju Lee

microneedle pattern hair loss minoxidil folliscope hair count macrophotographic hair count investigator's global assessment pruritus transdermal delivery home-use microneedle pattern baldness Rogaine hair count itching skin absorption

TLDR Home-use microneedles with 5% minoxidil are safe and effective for hair growth.

The study investigated the efficacy and safety of home-use microneedles for treating pattern hair loss in 29 patients divided into three groups: 5% minoxidil, home-use microneedle, and a combination of both. Over 6 months, significant improvement was observed in folliscope hair count but not in macrophotographic hair count. The investigator's global assessment (IGA) significantly increased in the 5% minoxidil group, while subject satisfaction improved in the combination group. Mild, transient pruritus was the only side effect reported. The study concluded that home-use microneedles combined with 5% minoxidil were as effective as 5% minoxidil alone and were safe for stimulating hair growth and enhancing transdermal delivery.

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