September 2015 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that microneedling induced nearly complete hair regrowth in two Pomeranians with alopecia X, suggesting it may be a promising alternative treatment for similar hair cycle arrest disorders.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections followed by mesotherapy improved hair count and thickness in alopecia patients, with no significant side effects reported.
January 2013 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that sequential treatment with platelet-rich plasma injection followed by mesotherapy may promote hair growth in various alopecia cases, showing clinical improvement in hair count and thickness.
This article reviews traditional and modern methods for treating pilosis with both Korean medicine and current technologies, but it does not provide new clinical results.
June 2003 in “Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey” Hair loss in women can be treated with hormone therapy.
January 1994 in “Ressò de Ponent: revista de l'Ateneu Popular de Ponent” This study found no overall difference in effectiveness between fractional CO2 laser and microneedling for resistant alopecia areata, although the laser group showed a statistically significant early response in terminal hair regrowth.
September 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Follow these guidelines to safely and effectively use energy-based devices in aesthetic treatments.
January 2026 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” This study reports on a 14-year-old male with refractory diffuse alopecia areata who achieved full hair density restoration after three monthly sessions of microneedling combined with triamcinolone, dutasteride, and synthetic exosome treatment, highlighting exosomes' potential for enhancing traditional therapies in autoimmune hair loss cases.
November 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” This review article evaluates new treatment techniques for androgenetic alopecia, including low-level laser therapy, platelet-rich plasma therapy, microneedling, and topical growth factors and peptides, reporting positive outcomes such as hair regrowth and improved hair density and thickness.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” This review discusses the scalp microinfusion MMP® technique for hair loss treatment and reports no new results; it emphasizes the need for more standardized studies.
October 2022 in “MedNEXT Journal of Medical and Health Sciences” This review found that platelet-rich plasma was effective in increasing hair follicle cell activity and capillary density in alopecia treatment, with enhanced outcomes when combined with microneedling or minoxidil.
August 2022 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses nonsurgical and surgical treatments for androgenetic alopecia and highlights platelet-rich plasma injections as a promising option, but reports no new clinical results.
June 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses minimally invasive procedures for female pattern hair loss and highlights their potential as adjunctive therapies, though the evidence for their efficacy is currently limited.
February 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” The authors provide an overview of using topical minoxidil to manage female pattern hair loss in Indian clinical practice, emphasizing its significance as the main treatment method.
January 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This source reviews treatments for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that combining therapies generally improves effectiveness over single treatments, and discusses emerging drug-assisted delivery techniques aimed at increasing the efficiency of conventional drugs like minoxidil and finasteride.
November 2020 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” This review discusses the potential of using SULT1A1 expression in the scalp as a biomarker to predict response to minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2016 in “Global dermatology” A treatment called Cellcurin, combined with microneedling, significantly increased hair density and diameter in patients with hair loss.
January 2016 in “대한피부과학회지” This study found that a 0.5-mm microneedle depth was more effective than 0.3 mm for increasing hair density in AGA patients treated with a topical growth factor cocktail.
January 2016 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that growth factor cocktail treatment including FGF9, combined with microneedling, significantly improved hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to treatment with regular GFC or normal saline.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses segmental vitiligo's clinical characteristics, treatment challenges, and the complex interplay with non-segmental vitiligo but reports no new clinical findings, highlighting the need for comprehensive diagnostic and management approaches.
May 2024 in “Pigment International” In a randomized phase 2b clinical trial, oral ritlecitinib significantly reduced facial vitiligo area scores in patients with active nonsegmental vitiligo compared to placebo, with a favorable safety profile observed over 48 weeks, suggesting its potential as an effective treatment option (Ezzedine et al., 2023).
January 2024 in “Revue médicale suisse” This article reviews current treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, assessing the efficacy and potential side effects of medications and minimally-invasive strategies like photobiomodulation, micro-needling, and platelet-rich plasma therapy, while also discussing hair transplantation and camouflage methods.
October 2023 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” In this case report, a 33-year-old woman with severe post-COVID alopecia areata experienced hair regrowth after two months of treatment with topical minoxidil, tacrolimus, and scalp PRP with micro-needling, though some bald patches reoccurred.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that injectable platelet-rich fibrin significantly improved hair growth and patient satisfaction as a cost-effective adjuvant treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This abstract discusses advancements in hair transplantation technology, highlighting the role of robotics and follicular unit extraction/grafting in achieving excellent clinical outcomes, with adjuvant treatments like platelet-rich plasma, lasers, and stem cells potentially improving the durability and appearance of results.
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May 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reports that adipose mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes and platelet-rich plasma both improved the condition of photoaged facial skin, with no significant difference in effectiveness between the two treatments, potentially offering a quicker and less invasive option for patients.
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March 2025 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” Nonsurgical facial treatments are becoming more popular due to their natural-looking results and minimal invasiveness.
January 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This study reports that a novel multimodal approach, combining tattoo machine–assisted drug delivery of hair loss treatments with oral and topical medications, may enhance hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia patients, though larger controlled studies are needed to confirm these early findings.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This review highlights the benefits of long-pulsed Nd:YAG lasers for hair removal in individuals with Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI, offering deeper follicular targeting with reduced melanin interaction, and examines emerging technologies like radiofrequency and RF microneedling for safe treatment options in skin of color.
September 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that combining Fractional Microneedling Radiofrequency (FMRF) with topical minoxidil significantly increased hair counts and density more than minoxidil alone or combined with Fractional CO2 in women with androgenic alopecia.