Minimally Invasive Procedures for the Management of Female Pattern Hair Loss

June 2022 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”

Daniel Melo, Rita M.C. de Almeida, Simone Carolina Frattini, Leopoldo Duailibe Nogueira Santos, Paulo Müller Ramos

microneedling mesotherapy microinfusion platelet-rich plasma Female Pattern Hair Loss MMP adjunctive treatments clinical therapy randomized clinical trials aseptic techniques PRP FPHL

TLDR Minimally invasive procedures may help with female hair loss but need more research and should be done by experts.

Minimally invasive procedures such as microneedling, mesotherapy, microinfusion of drugs into the scalp with tattoo machines (MMP®), and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) show promise as adjunctive treatments for Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL). These methods can be considered when there is a poor response to clinical therapy or when patients prefer alternatives to standard treatments. However, these procedures currently lack standardization and are supported by a low level of evidence. Larger randomized clinical trials are necessary to establish their efficacy and optimal protocols. It is crucial that these procedures are performed by experienced medical professionals using strict aseptic techniques.

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