Microneedling in Androgenetic Alopecia: Comparing Two Different Depths of Microneedles

    September 2020 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Gita Faghihi, Samin Nabavinejad, Fatemeh Mokhtari … Fariba Iraji
    Studysummary In this study, microneedling with a depth of 0.6 mm, alongside minoxidil, significantly improved hair count and thickness in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone, and was more beneficial than a 1.2 mm depth.
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