5 citations
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September 2012 in “Springer eBooks” Nanoparticles can be used to deliver drugs to hair follicles, potentially improving treatments for conditions like acne and alopecia, and could also be used for vaccine delivery and gene therapy.
Microneedling may improve neck scars, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling with minoxidil improved hair growth in elderly man.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma helps dog hair regrow faster than microneedling alone.
January 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma with microneedling is effective for hair loss, but the number of sessions needed varies.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Microneedling with either platelet-rich plasma or 5% minoxidil can increase hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia, but minoxidil might be slightly better.
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.
March 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” New hair treatment methods are evolving, with microneedling as a promising technique for hair growth.
Microneedling and PRP are safe and effective for skin rejuvenation in people with skin of color, with fewer side effects than laser treatments.
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.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Using a dexpanthenol ointment after micro-needling speeds up skin healing without affecting benefits.
12 citations
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July 2015 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Microneedling helped two Pomeranian dogs with a hair growth disorder grow back 90% of their fur in 12 weeks, and the results lasted for a year.
39 citations
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January 2013 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Nanoparticles show promise for drug delivery through hair follicles but not through healthy skin.
8 citations
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April 2012 in “Laser Physics Letters” Antiseptic particles penetrate deeper into hair follicles than non-antiseptic ones.
24 citations
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January 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining platelet-rich plasma, microneedling, and minoxidil improves hair growth.
August 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” The reported treatment depths were likely incorrect and could risk patient safety.
8 citations
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January 2012 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” New subcision technique with a bent needle and syringe improves ease, effectiveness, and comfort for treating acne scars.
122 citations
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April 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Particles around 100 nm can penetrate and stay in hair follicles without passing through healthy skin, making them safe for use in topical products and useful for targeted drug delivery.
September 2023 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Using minoxidil with microneedling increases hair count for hair loss without serious side effects.
PRP with microneedling is more effective than PRP alone for treating hair loss.
January 1994 in “Ressò de Ponent: revista de l'Ateneu Popular de Ponent” Both laser and microneedling are effective for treating resistant alopecia areata.
Microneedling with exosome therapy may effectively regrow hair without side effects.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Microneedling with PRP effectively improves atrophic acne scars.
A new method using stamps improves symmetry in hair restoration surgery.
April 2022 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” Combining stem cell molecules with microneedling improves hair growth.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Micrografts are useful for healing wounds, regenerating bone and periodontal tissues, and improving hair transplantation outcomes.
January 2018 in “Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. eBooks” Scalp micropigmentation is a process where tiny dots of pigment are tattooed onto the scalp to create the appearance of a shaved head or fuller hair.
March 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective for hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia than microneedling alone, but it's more painful.
April 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Combining exosomes with microneedling may improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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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.