Microneedling for Hair Loss

    October 2021 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Anik Gupta, Emma M Quinlan, Maanasa Venkataraman, Mary A Bamimore
    Studysummary This study found that microneedling monotherapy significantly increased hair count more than topical minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia, with combination therapy of microneedling and minoxidil being even more effective. Further research is needed to evaluate microneedling's safety and efficacy as a monotherapy.
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