Studies on Microneedling for Androgenetic Alopecia
- Authors: Dhurat R, Sukesh M, et al.
- Journal: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology (2013)
- Study Type: 2013 | 100 Patients | RCT
- Key Results: Weekly microneedling + minoxidil = 91.4 hair/cm² increase vs 22.2 minoxidil alone (412% improvement, p<0.05)
- Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23974578/
- Authors: Faghihi G, Mozafarpoor S, et al.
- Journal: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2021)
- Study Type: 2021 | Comparative
- Key Results: 0.6mm depth superior to 1.2mm for hair count (p=0.017) and thickness (p=0.007). Better tolerability.
- Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33438311/
- Authors: English RS Jr, Ruiz RA, Tosti A
- Journal: Dermatologic Surgery (2021)
- Study Type: 2021 | Systematic Review | 22 Studies
- Key Results: Zero serious adverse events across 22 analyzed studies. Safety confirmed across 1,127+ subjects.
- Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33595988/
- Authors: Ahmed GF, Albalat W, Ibrahim ZS
- Journal: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2024)
- Study Type: 2024 | Meta-analysis | 631 Patients
- Key Results: Efficacy confirmed across various needle depths. No significant difference between ≤1mm and >1mm.
- Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38102841/
- Authors: Fertig RM, Gamret AC, et al.
- Journal: Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery (2018)
- Study Type: 2018 | Systematic Review
- Key Results: Microneedling safe and effective for AGA. Confirms efficacy across multiple depths (0.6-2.5mm).
- Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6056279/
- Authors: Fabbrocini G, De Vita V, et al.
- Journal: Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2021)
- Study Type: 2021 | Systematic Review
- Key Results: Confirms efficacy of microneedling for AGA. Weekly protocols superior to biweekly. Minimal side effects.
- Link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34558185/