Comparative Efficacy of Microneedling with and without Topical Vitamin D3 in Localized Alopecia Areata

    August 2026 in “ Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences ”
    Rameen Masood, Faria Asad, Hira Tariq … Abrar Ul Haq
    Studysummary This study found that combining microneedling with topical vitamin D3 improved hair regrowth and decreased alopecia severity more effectively than microneedling alone in patients with localized alopecia areata, with sustained efficacy across different ages, sexes, and disease durations, and only mild transient adverse effects.
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