Combining minoxidil with microneedling may be more effective for hair growth than using minoxidil alone.
October 2022 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” Both treatments help hair regrowth, with PRP being slightly better.
PRP with microneedling is more effective than PRP alone for treating hair loss.
October 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Both treatments for resistant alopecia areata were equally effective.
October 2022 in “Skin appendage disorders” Scalp microneedling did not improve hair coverage or density in male pattern hair loss.
October 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Microneedling can improve hair loss treatment results.
Microneedling may be an effective treatment for pattern hair loss.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with 5% minoxidil significantly improves hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
June 2022 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Microneedling with topical dutasteride improves hair growth in men with hair loss and is safe to use.
April 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Combining stem cell molecules with microneedling improves hair growth.
March 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective for hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia than microneedling alone, but it's more painful.
Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma showed quicker improvements in male pattern hair loss than microneedling with 5% topical minoxidil, with no serious side effects.
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can cause temporary, painful lymph node swelling in some patients.
March 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Microneedling with 5% minoxidil works better for hair loss than using 5% minoxidil alone.
Microneedling with PRP is more effective and satisfying for male pattern hair loss than microneedling with minoxidil.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Case Reports and Images” Combining microneedling with light therapy increased hair density by 26% in men.
January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Combining topical dutasteride with microneedling is more effective for hair growth than microneedling alone.
June 2017 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Using 10% topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and microneedling together can effectively treat Male Pattern Baldness with high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with PRP and minoxidil (5%) improves hair growth more than minoxidil (5%) alone.
January 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international” Microneedling shows promise for hair growth but needs more research.
February 2023 in “Ästhetische Dermatologie & Kosmetologie” January 2022 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” January 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” 28 citations,
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Radiofrequency microneedling is an effective and safe treatment for various skin conditions and works well with other treatments and on darker skin.
November 2023 in “Journal of medical and health studies” Combining low-level laser therapy with scalp microneedling and a clobetasol solution significantly improves androgenetic alopecia.
October 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” February 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” September 2022 in “Asian Journal of Surgery” 5 citations,
January 2016 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” January 2024 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology”