Oral spironolactone may be effective for female pattern hair loss with a low rate of side effects.
January 2023 in “Theranostics” A patch with curcumin-zinc can improve hair growth and health by delivering beneficial particles to the skin, increasing hair follicles, and reversing effects of a hair loss hormone.
August 2022 in “Nutrients” Nutritional supplements may help improve hair growth in female pattern hair loss.
23 citations,
January 2014 in “Molecular Therapy” Applying a special DNA plasmid to the skin can make it thicker and stronger.
30 citations,
August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” Akebia quinata and Akebia trifoliata have many health benefits and potential medical uses.
106 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.
68 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Microneedling can effectively promote new hair growth in men with hair loss who didn't improve with traditional treatments.
53 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling combined with triamcinolone can safely stimulate faster hair regrowth in people with Alopecia Areata.
36 citations,
August 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP with microneedling effectively treats hair loss, and dermoscopy helps evaluate results.
24 citations,
June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Scalp microneedling may improve hair density and thickness for various alopecia types.
24 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Combining microneedling with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than using minoxidil alone.
23 citations,
September 2018 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Microneedling is a safe and effective way to improve various skin conditions with minimal side effects.
18 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Lasers, microneedling, and PRP improve skin rejuvenation and repair, with PRP enhancing the effects when combined with other treatments.
17 citations,
August 2021 in “Dermatologic surgery” Microneedling is generally safe but can cause minor, temporary side effects and requires caution for some patients.
14 citations,
August 2019 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Combining light therapy, acid, and microneedling improves hair regrowth in stubborn hair loss cases.
12 citations,
July 2015 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Microneedling helped two Pomeranian dogs with a hair growth disorder grow back 90% of their fur in 12 weeks, and the results lasted for a year.
9 citations,
October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for hair loss.
7 citations,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Using microneedling with platelet-rich plasma is more effective and just as safe as microneedling alone for treating acne scars.
7 citations,
June 2019 in “Cureus” Fractional lasers and microneedling, combined with topical agents, could potentially treat Alopecia Areata effectively, but more research is needed due to limited data.
7 citations,
September 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A patient had painful swollen lymph nodes after a cosmetic skin and hair treatment, suggesting doctors should warn about this risk.
6 citations,
July 2017 in “Plastic surgical nursing : official journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses” Microneedling is effective for skin rejuvenation and various skin issues, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
5 citations,
August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document presents a new way to do skin treatments with a tool that lets you use microneedling and apply PRP at the same time with one hand.
5 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia when combined with minoxidil.
4 citations,
July 2021 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery” Microneedling is a simple, affordable treatment that helps with scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, and hair growth by boosting collagen.
4 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can improve different types of hair loss.
3 citations,
October 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” PRP with microneedling improves hair growth and patient satisfaction more than injections for androgenetic alopecia.
3 citations,
March 2020 in “Our Dermatology Online” Microneedling can improve hair growth in people not responding to standard treatments.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Microneedling helps reduce hair-pulling and promotes hair regrowth in trichotillomania patients.
2 citations,
August 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Microneedling with betamethasone led to almost complete hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata.
2 citations,
June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling with minoxidil improved hair growth in elderly man.