Efficacy and Safety of Mesotherapy With 0.5% Minoxidil Versus Topical 2% Minoxidil for Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    January 2026 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Xiaodan Wang, Wenjia Weng, Zhenzhen Yan … Wei Zhu
    Studysummary This study found that in patients with female androgenetic alopecia, mesodermal injection of 0.5% minoxidil was more effective in increasing hair density and improving hairline height than topical 2% minoxidil, with comparable safety over 16 weeks.
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