January 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Stevioside-based microneedles improve minoxidil delivery for effective hair growth treatment.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics”
January 2023 in “Nanomedicine & nanotechnology open access” Microneedling is a promising, simple, and cost-effective treatment for hair loss that works well with other therapies.
June 2017 in “World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Biomedical and Biological Engineering” October 2024 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” 2 citations
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August 2022 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” February 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” March 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” A new dissolving microneedle system effectively delivers minoxidil for hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
Microneedling and PRP are generally safe but can cause mild skin issues; serious problems are rare.
136 citations
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology”
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Microneedling helps reduce hair-pulling and promotes hair regrowth in trichotillomania patients.
18 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The nanofibers effectively treated infected diabetic wounds by killing bacteria and aiding wound healing without toxicity.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle system effectively delivers finasteride to treat hair loss.
22 citations
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September 2024 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” A new microneedle patch effectively and safely treats alopecia areata.
Microneedling with capillary therapy slightly improved hair growth.
November 2025 in “Dermatology Reports” Microinfusion using tattoo devices effectively treats hair loss and skin conditions with minimal side effects.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” PRP with microneedling improves hair growth and patient satisfaction more than injections for androgenetic alopecia.
PRP and microneedling are generally safe but can cause rare severe complications.
Combining PRP and microneedling effectively improves hair growth and patient satisfaction for hair loss.
16 citations
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January 2023 in “Molecular Biomedicine” 3D-printed microneedles can precisely regrow hair in targeted areas.
58 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Microneedling can help stimulate hair growth, especially when used with other treatments, but it's not better than existing therapies.
2 citations
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March 2020 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The book provides guidelines for using PRP and microneedling in skin treatments, despite limited scientific data.
13 citations
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September 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Microneedling may help hair loss, but needs more research.
February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Microneedle therapy combined with serum effectively increases hair count in people with hair loss, with no side effects.
January 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” Engineered nanovesicles from hair follicle stem cells enable scarless healing of infected wounds.
April 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Microneedle delivery of platelet-rich plasma may be slightly better for hair regrowth than intradermal injection.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling mildly regrows hair in androgenetic alopecia but not in other types.
36 citations
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August 2020 in “Polymers” The patch delivers more drugs through the skin effectively.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Dong-ui saengni byeongni hakoeji” Microneedle roller therapy could help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” A new treatment using special microneedles and a nitric oxide-releasing drug could improve hair growth and be more convenient for people with hair loss.