August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Optimized microneedles promote hair regrowth better than minoxidil without safety risks.
September 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using minoxidil with microneedling increases hair count for hair loss without serious side effects.
January 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Finasteride-coated microneedles effectively deliver the drug with minimal scalp damage and high stability.
February 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining microneedling with either vitamin D3 or bimatoprost improves hair regrowth more than microneedling alone.
December 2022 in “Small methods” A new hair loss treatment using dissolving microneedles was found to speed up hair growth and was more effective than daily use of common hair growth drugs.
10 citations
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May 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair loss in Chinese men by activating Wnt/ß-catenin pathway.
76 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” Microneedle patches could replace injections but need more development for better use in medicine.
Researchers developed a new device that improves non-incision hair transplant efficiency.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” Nanoparticle-embedded microneedles improve drug delivery through the skin but face challenges in stability and safety.
Micro-needling with growth factors and minoxidil improved hair growth in a balding man.
June 2026 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
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April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can improve different types of hair loss.
October 2024 in “Small Methods” Platinum nanozyme microneedles can effectively and safely promote hair growth for androgenetic alopecia.
September 2021 in “C&EN global enterprise” Scientists have created a patch filled with tiny enzymes that can treat hair loss and regrow hair as effectively as common hair-loss drugs, but with fewer applications.
January 2023 in “Skin appendage disorders” Scalp microinfusion is a new method for treating hair loss that shows promise but needs more research for standardization.
April 2025 in “ACS Applied Nano Materials” A new treatment using dissolvable microneedles with nickel-copper and minoxidil improves hair growth and health in androgenetic alopecia.
17 citations
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September 2022 in “Biomaterials Research” The film-trigger applicator improves microneedle skin delivery and drug efficiency using simple finger force.
September 2024 in “Journal of Dental Specialities” Combining PRP with micro-needling improves hair growth and thickness in treating hair loss.
October 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Both treatments for resistant alopecia areata were equally effective.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “International journal of dermatology and clinical research” Microneedling helps hair growth, with hair multivitamins showing slightly better results than minoxidil.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “BIO Integration” Combining ultrasound and microneedles improves drug delivery through the skin.
May 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Both microneedling and PRP are effective for hair loss, with microneedling slightly better for hair growth and PRP better for hair retention.
February 2020 in “International Journal of Contemporary Medicine” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy effectively improves acne scars in most cases without serious complications.
PRP with microneedling is more effective than PRP alone for treating hair loss.
24 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Scalp microneedling may improve hair density and thickness for various alopecia types.
June 2026 in “ACS Applied Nano Materials” New microneedles may improve vitiligo treatment.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining minoxidil with microneedling leads to better hair regrowth than using minoxidil alone.
24 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma, microneedling, and minoxidil improves hair growth.
October 2025 in “Transplantation” Dissolving microneedles can effectively deliver dutasteride for hair loss treatment.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “PubMed” Four PRP with microneedling sessions effectively treat androgenetic alopecia.