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    Mesotherapy as a Promising Alternative to Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review

    May 2024 in “ Curēus ”
    Esraa M AlEdani, Harleen Kaur, Malik Kasapoglu … Tuheen Sankar Nath
    Studysummary This study found that mesotherapy combined with minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia shows promise with high patient satisfaction and manageable risks, though some uncommon side effects may occur.
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    Research cited in this study 10

    1. Systematic Review of Mesotherapy for the Treatment of Hair Loss Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2023
    2. Intradermal Delivery of Alopecia Therapeutics: Current State and Future Prospects Dermatologic Surgery · 2023
    3. Current Application of Mesotherapy in Pattern Hair Loss: A Systematic Review Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2022
    4. Frontal Edema Due to Mesotherapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Series Dermatologic Therapy · 2021
    5. Two Cases of Paradoxical Nonscarring Alopecia After Mesotherapy with Dutasteride Skin appendage disorders · 2021
    6. Intradermal Injections With 0.5% Minoxidil for the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial Dermatologic Therapy · 2020
    7. Comparing the Efficacy of Mesotherapy to Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss Using Ultrasound Biomicroscopy: A Randomized Controlled Trial PubMed · 2019
    8. Comparative Study Between Mesotherapy and Topical 5% Minoxidil by Dermoscopic Evaluation for Androgenic Alopecia in Males: A Randomized Controlled Trial International Journal of Trichology · 2019
    9. Low-Level Light and Minoxidil 5% Combination Versus Either Modality Alone in Management of Female Patterned Hair Loss: A Randomized Controlled Study Lasers in Surgery and Medicine · 2017
    10. A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial of 5% and 2% Topical Minoxidil Solutions in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2004

    Related research 2

    1. Minoxidil Sulfotransferase Enzymatical Activity in Plants: A Novel Paradigm in Increasing Minoxidil Response in Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2023
    2. Scalp Psoriasiform Contact Dermatitis with Acute Telogen Effluvium Due to Topical Minoxidil Treatment Skin appendage disorders · 2015