Scalp Needle Mesotherapy as a Method Supporting the Treatment of Alopecia

Scalp needle mesotherapy is a treatment used to combat alopecia by injecting healing substances directly into the skin or hair follicles, which can include peptides, biotin, minoxidil, d-panthenol, vitamins, minerals, platelet-rich plasma, and stem cells. The treatment can halt hair loss and promote hair regrowth, with results visible after two months and a maintenance treatment recommended after six months. The document reviews various studies demonstrating the effectiveness of mesotherapy in treating alopecia, such as a study with 28 men showing more effectiveness than placebo, and another with 90 men showing better results with a dutasteride mixture compared to dutasteride alone or saline. A study with 23 participants using a mixture including 2% minoxidil showed significant improvement in hair quantity and thickness after 10 weeks, and another with 86 women showed better results with a dutasteride mixture compared to saline. Additionally, a study with 60 women showed mesotherapy to be significantly better than topical 2% minoxidil, and a study with 40 men treated with botulinum toxin mesotherapy showed a significant increase in hair count after 48 weeks. The document emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and individually tailored treatments, noting that needle mesotherapy is a popular and relatively safe method in cosmetic and aesthetic medicine, especially when combined with other treatments and lifestyle changes.