Effects of microneedling with 5% minoxidil topical solution combination therapy in treatment of androgenetic alopecia

Abstract

Androgenic alopecia (AGA), known as pattern hair loss, is a common condition in clinical practice, which is characterized by the shortened anagen phase, leading to progressive miniaturizations of hair follicles. It was reported that AGA affects up to 80% of males and approximately 50% of females. 1 This condition was not only associated with appearance, but also related to a significant psycho-social impact. 2 There has also been an increasing demand among the AGA patients to seek treatment for preventing hair loss as well as regaining new hair. Currently, non-surgical interventions mainly include medications, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection, microneedling