Effectiveness of Multimodality Therapy Using Minoxidil and Microneedling for the Treatment of Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
January 2023
Studysummary This review investigates whether combining microneedling with minoxidil is more effective than using minoxidil alone for increasing hair density and diameter in patients with alopecia. Results are not reported.
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The systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effectiveness of combining minoxidil with microneedling compared to using minoxidil alone for treating alopecia. The study focuses on patients with clinically diagnosed alopecia and measures outcomes such as increased hair density and diameter. The review highlights the importance of precise diagnosis and timely treatment for alopecia, which can cause significant distress and potentially irreversible hair loss. The ongoing review suggests that multimodality therapy may offer more beneficial outcomes than minoxidil alone, although the study is still in progress.
