A Study on the Efficacy of Microneedling with Minoxidil Solution Versus Microneedling with Hair Multivitamin Solution for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

The study compared the efficacy of microneedling with minoxidil solution versus microneedling with a hair multivitamin solution in treating androgenetic alopecia in 20 male patients. Group I received microneedling with minoxidil, while Group II received microneedling with a hair multivitamin solution. Results showed that 75% of patients in the minoxidil group had an excellent response compared to 90% in the hair multivitamin group. However, patient satisfaction was higher in the minoxidil group. Common side effects included pain (20%), bruising (15%), and folliculitis (5%). The study concluded that microneedling is a safe and cost-effective procedure for promoting hair growth, though larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.