58 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Microneedling can help stimulate hair growth, especially when used with other treatments, but it's not better than existing therapies.
7 citations,
April 2020 in “Curēus” Combining hair transplantation with microneedling or laser and UV light may help treat tough vitiligo on hands and feet, with microneedling being affordable and easy to learn.
5 citations,
March 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” High concentration Minoxidil and Carboxygas effectively treated resistant hair loss with no side effects.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A peptide known for reducing wrinkles also effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to skin inflammation and acne.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mefloquine, an antimalarial drug, is effective in killing melanoma cells resistant to other treatments by causing lethal stress in the cells.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Using a stimulating cream shampoo before applying Minoxidil helps it penetrate hair follicles better, enhancing its hair growth-promoting effect.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 8 citations,
October 2021 in “Experimental cell research” Engineered vesicles from macrophages help hair growth in mice and humans.
February 2023 in “World journal of plastic surgery” Platelet-rich plasma is now used in plastic surgery.
September 2022 in “Asian Journal of Surgery” February 2022 in “JID Innovations” The Virtual Magic Wand program successfully trained dermatologists in innovation, with most feeling capable of leading innovation teams and many starting companies.
14 citations,
March 2022 in “Macromolecular Rapid Communications” Polymer microneedles are a promising, painless alternative to traditional needles for delivering drugs through the skin.
January 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride-coated microneedles effectively deliver the drug with minimal scalp damage and high stability.
September 2021 in “C&EN global enterprise” Scientists have created a patch filled with tiny enzymes that can treat hair loss and regrow hair as effectively as common hair-loss drugs, but with fewer applications.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “Expert opinion on drug delivery” Cedrol-loaded microneedles effectively promote hair growth.
2 citations,
July 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The comment questions the study's methods for diagnosing hair loss, the type of injections used, the reliability of hair count as a measure, the lack of detail about the procedure, and disagrees with the conclusion about the effect of needling.
August 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The technique effectively promotes hair growth in young men with androgenetic alopecia.
December 2023 in “Medicine and Materials” Essential oils are increasingly used in cosmetics for their natural benefits but must be used carefully to avoid skin reactions.
January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” 3 citations,
January 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” Scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in people suffering from hair loss, regardless of age, gender, or use of other treatments.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Combining CO2 laser with platelet-rich plasma is more effective for treating acne scars than laser alone.
31 citations,
July 2022 in “Advanced healthcare materials/Advanced Healthcare Materials” A drug-free microneedle patch significantly promotes hair growth and prevents infections.
3 citations,
February 2014 in “Dong-ui saengni byeongni hakoeji” Microneedle roller therapy could help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
March 2024 in “Chinese medicine and natural products” Microneedle treatment combined with minoxidil significantly increases hair count for hair loss patients.
December 2023 in “Veterinary dermatology” Longer 3 mm needles were most effective for dog hair regrowth, but hair loss often returned and some dogs felt itchy.
August 2023 in “Journal of analytical & pharmaceutical research” Microneedle-assisted therapy with human basic fibroblast growth factor significantly regrew hair in patients with hair loss.
April 2019 in “C&EN global enterprise” A microneedle patch can help hair regrow.
January 2014 in “Journal of Physiology & Pathology in Korean Medicine” Microneedle roller therapy can help hair grow.
January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” A new patch that releases quercetin, copper, and zinc ions under the skin can effectively treat hair loss by promoting hair follicle regeneration.