August 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” 0.5 mm microneedling with minoxidil effectively and safely treats male hair loss.
April 2024 in “Dermatologic surgery” Microneedling at a depth of 0.5 mm is the most effective single treatment for hair loss among the tested depths.
January 2016 in “대한피부과학회지” A 0.5 mm microneedle depth is more effective for increasing hair density in treating hair loss.
Microneedling may improve neck scars, but more research is needed.
August 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The reported treatment depths were likely incorrect and could risk patient safety.
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” Microneedle stimulation can increase hair growth in mice.
June 2025 in “International Journal of AYUSH Case Reports” Ayurvedic treatment successfully regrew hair in a woman with alopecia areata.
MTS effectively improves hair density and thickness in menopausal women with hair loss.
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Microneedling helps reduce hair-pulling and promotes hair regrowth in trichotillomania patients.
January 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Combining minoxidil with dutasteride and microneedling is more effective for female pattern hair loss than just dutasteride and microneedling.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Deeper microneedling boosts hair growth, with 0.6mm needles and minoxidil being most effective.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Combining microneedling with glycosaminoglycan lotion may improve hair growth in mild androgenetic alopecia.
November 2025 in “Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” A combined treatment with microneedling and vitamin D3 led to complete hair regrowth in a woman with stubborn patch alopecia areata.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling combined with triamcinolone can safely stimulate faster hair regrowth in people with Alopecia Areata.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.
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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.
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining minoxidil with microneedling or spironolactone is more effective for female hair loss than using minoxidil alone.
September 2025 in “PubMed” Combining microneedling with drugs and stem cells shows promise for improving hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with 5% minoxidil significantly improves hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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May 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.
September 2021 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” The treatment improved hair growth and thickness in most patients with minimal side effects.
September 2021 in “Medicina estética” Sabal serrulata and biomimetic peptides with microneedling reduced hair loss and improved hair thickness in men with balding.
PRP with microneedling is more effective than PRP alone for treating hair loss.
September 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Both microneedling and injections are equally effective for treating alopecia areata.
Microneedling with exosome therapy may effectively regrow hair without side effects.
There are many treatments for common hair loss, but more trials are needed to decide which are best.
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling with minoxidil improved hair growth in elderly man.
July 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” Fractional microneedle radiofrequency is a safe and effective skin treatment with minimal serious side effects.
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September 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Microneedling may help hair loss, but needs more research.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Sciences” Microneedling with CGF significantly improves hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.