A Case Report of Microinfusion of Drugs Into the Skin (MMP®) With Minoxidil in Chronic Telogen Effluvium

    September 2024 in “ Journal of Skin and Stem Cell ”
    Adriana de Carvalho Corrêa, Carla Jorge Machado, Sueli Coelho da Silva Carneiro
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    TLDR MMP® with minoxidil may improve hair growth in chronic telogen effluvium.
    This case report examines the use of Microinfusion of drugs into the skin (MMP®) with minoxidil for treating chronic telogen effluvium (CTE) in a 28-year-old female. Over three monthly sessions, MMP® with 0.5% minoxidil was applied to the right scalp, followed by daily 5% minoxidil application. Results showed a modest improvement in hair density, with an increase of 47 hairs in the parieto-vertex region. The treatment was well-tolerated, suggesting that MMP® may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness by activating growth factors and the Wnt signaling pathway. However, further research with larger, controlled trials is necessary to confirm its efficacy.
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