January 2015 in “VetPharma” This review discusses Alopecia X in plush-coated dogs, noting that while treatments like melatonin and laser therapy have shown promise, the condition is generally considered a cosmetic issue without the need for therapy.
October 2017 in “World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This study found that combination therapy involving Minoxidil, Finasteride, or Saw palmetto with a dermaroller showed good to excellent results in male pattern baldness and moderate response in female pattern baldness over six months.
4 citations
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July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” This review discusses the use of microneedling with a dermaroller for treating acne scars, hair loss, and wrinkles, and reports no new clinical results.
September 2015 in “The European physical journal. E, Soft matter and biological physics/The European physical journal. E, Soft matter” In this study, a mechanical model was developed to describe and validate the effectiveness of overnight hair curling, suggesting that combining it with hair fixatives can maintain a desired curl for over a day.
January 2026 in “MEDS Clinical Medicine” This review discusses the combined use of plum-blossom and Daoma needle therapy for androgenic alopecia, emphasizing its potential benefits and the need for further clinical research, but reports no new results.
25 citations
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June 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that using an electrical microneedling device enhanced the penetration of liposomal melanin-fluorescein into hair structures and widened the follicular infundibulum in ex vivo human skin models.
2 citations
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January 2020 in “Skin appendage disorders” This article discusses traction alopecia in children and adolescents, emphasizing its occurrence due to hairstyles that exert chronic tension on hair, but reports no new findings.
2 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study suggests that AT-ASCs significantly improve terminal and intermediate hair counts and hair caliber in androgenetic alopecia more than PRP, though with more side effects like headache and erythema.
122 citations
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November 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the potential autoimmune pathogenesis and various contributing factors of alopecia areata, noting that current treatments remain palliative while emerging therapies offer new hope for extensive cases.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This pilot clinical trial observed that combining subcision using a blunt cannula with platelet-rich plasma injections and microneedling for post-acne rolling scars was associated with a significant positive correlation between physician satisfaction and age of acne onset.
11 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This review discusses the cutaneous manifestations associated with various substances of abuse, highlighting their importance for clinicians in recognizing and treating substance abuse disorders, and reports no new findings.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review explores the potential of microneedling as a drug delivery system for treating melasma, focusing on its mechanisms, safety, efficacy, and clinical advantages over conventional therapies like hydroquinone and lasers.
March 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” In this study, researchers compared the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma with microneedling versus microneedling alone for treating androgenic alopecia in 50 patients, though results are not reported in the abstract.
4 citations
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December 2011 in “Drug Research” This study found that two different 5 mg finasteride tablet formulations are bioequivalent in terms of the rate and extent of absorption in healthy volunteers.
5 citations
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment satisfies 58% of female hair loss patients, with most noticing fuller, thicker hair and less shedding.
This chapter reviews the combined use of platelet-rich plasma and microneedling for cosmetic enhancement but reports no clinical results; the authors highlight existing uses and suggest potential synergistic benefits in dermatology.
January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This literature review conducted a comprehensive analysis of existing studies on micro-needling mesotherapy in dermatology and aims to offer a practical guide for its clinical application, though it provides no new experimental findings.
17 citations
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June 2016 in “Croatian Medical Journal” In this study, vitiligo and alopecia areata were more common among patients with chronic graft-vs-host disease than previously reported, linked to higher NIH skin scores and greater immunosuppressive treatment.
10 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin appendage disorders” This study suggests that while low-cost videomicroscopes can correctly identify hair shaft alterations, they may be unreliable for detailed follicular and perifollicular trichoscopic examination compared to standard videodermatoscopes.
6 citations
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August 1991 in “Pediatric Clinics of North America” This article reviews common scalp and hair disorders in children and adolescents and outlines diagnostic approaches, but reports no new clinical findings.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study found that women with PCOS displayed significantly higher activity of 5alpha-reductase, suggesting an additional role for liver and peripheral tissues in their androgen excess.
January 2004 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study found that women with PCOS have higher activity of the enzyme 5alpha-reductase, which may contribute to their elevated androgen levels.
58 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review highlights that microneedling shows some promise for improving hair growth in alopecia, particularly when used with other treatments, though more research is needed to establish its efficacy and protocols.
13 citations
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September 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the use of microneedling for androgenetic alopecia and finds it promising for enhancing hair density and thickness, especially when combined with other treatments, but notes no standardized protocol exists yet.
6 citations
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July 2017 in “Plastic surgical nursing : official journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses” This abstract does not provide research results or a summary of findings, but only lists author affiliations and contact information.
December 2023 in “Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA” In this laboratory study on mice, researchers found that both platelet-rich plasma and salmon DNA serum promoted wound healing, with platelet-rich plasma providing faster results due to its bioactive growth factors.
140 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study reviews the evolution and modifications of microneedle drug delivery systems, initially designed for percutaneous use, now expanded for targeting a variety of tissues and organs such as ocular, oral mucosal, and gastrointestinal, suggesting widespread future applicability.
108 citations
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August 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review highlights microneedling's promise as an adjuvant therapy for enhanced drug delivery in dermatology, especially for conditions like atrophic scars and pigmentation disorders, though its efficacy for vitiligo is limited.
106 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma to microneedling improved outcomes for atrophic acne scars more than microneedling alone, according to both quantitative and qualitative assessments.
50 citations
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November 2010 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This study suggests that Botox injections may increase hair count and reduce hair loss in men with androgenetic alopecia, potentially through increased blood flow and oxygen to the scalp.