Microneedling: A Novel Therapeutic Approach for Androgenetic Alopecia, A Review of Literature

    September 2020 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Jorge Ocampo-Candiani, Gabriella Fabbrocini, Eleonora Cinelli, Alessia Villani
    Studysummary This review discusses the use of microneedling for androgenetic alopecia and finds it promising for enhancing hair density and thickness, especially when combined with other treatments, but notes no standardized protocol exists yet.
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