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    Favorable Effects of Microneedling on Long-Standing Androgenetic Alopecia in an Elderly Man: A Case Report

    June 2020 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Jun Fujita
    Studysummary This case report observed that microneedling combined with topical minoxidil significantly increased hair growth in an elderly man with severe androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone.
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