Reddit’s Amatorial microneedling meta analysis of 11 different Clinical studies for a Total of 559 patients (Scalp microneedling + topical minoxidil 5%, safety, efficacy and Ideal protocol) Microneedling 1/26/2022
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth for hair loss patients. Best protocol: 1.5mm dermaroller weekly for 12 weeks or 0.6mm dermapen every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, skipping topicals for 24 hours.
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