Microneedling for Androgenetic Alopecia Not Responding to Conventional Treatment
March 2020
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Our Dermatology Online
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Studysummary In this case series from Nepal, microneedling in combination with oral finasteride and minoxidil was associated with moderate to significant hair growth improvement in androgenetic alopecia patients, with high satisfaction and no complications reported.
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The study reported on five cases of androgenetic alopecia (AA) treated with microneedling in combination with oral finasteride and minoxidil, showing moderate to great hair growth improvement in most patients. The treatment was well-tolerated without complications, and patient satisfaction was high, with scores over 75%. One patient maintained results for 18 months with continued treatment. The findings suggested microneedling as an effective and affordable alternative for AA, especially for those not responding to conventional treatments. However, larger and longer-term studies were recommended to confirm these results.
