The Boosting Effect of Minoxidil 0.1% Combined With Dutasteride 0.01% and Microneedling in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss

January 2024 in “ Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print) ”

Heba M. Selim, Reham Essam, Rana Ehab

minoxidil dutasteride microneedling female pattern hair loss FPHL scalp irritation scaly scalp Rogaine

From the encyclopedia

Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Dutasteride →

Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

Microneedling →

technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

Studysummary This study found that combining minoxidil 0.1% and dutasteride 0.01% applied topically after microneedling was significantly more effective than using dutasteride alone with microneedling in improving female pattern hair loss in 40 female patients.

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