Analysis on the Treatment Compliance of Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Influencing Factors: Based on the Comparison Between Microneedle Therapy and Drug Therapy

    April 2025 in “ Archives of Dermatological Research ”
    Xingrong Wu, Yanli Tang, Ningning Shen, Zhongyun Wang
    Studysummary This study found that in patients with androgenetic alopecia, microneedling therapy led to significantly higher treatment adherence compared to medication, with improved adherence linked to factors like age, education, income, reduced side effects, and enhanced treatment efficacy.
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