Basal Cell Carcinoma Arising at the Site of Repeated Microneedling-Induced Microtrauma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Case Report

    April 2026 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”
    Ahmet Taha Aydemir, Handan Merve Erol Mart, Bengü Nisa Akay
    A 31-year-old male developed basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on his scalp after using a microneedling device daily for three months to treat androgenetic alopecia. Despite lacking traditional BCC risk factors, the lesion appeared at the site of microneedling-induced microtrauma. This case is the first to report BCC linked to microneedling for hair loss, highlighting the need for further research on the long-term safety of such devices.
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