Can Microneedling Be Used To Stimulate Hair Growth?

Although, large randomized, double-blind control trials have not been yet performed assessing the value of medical microneedling in promoting hair growth in androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern baldness), anectodal experience, including my own personal experience, does attest to its value. To be effective needle lengths need to be in the range of 1.5-2.0mm in order to reach down to the growth-associated regions of the follicles--a length not typically available in commercial home-use or even aesthetician-use devices (which typically range from 0.15-0.5mm in length). Although I have been underwhelmed with the value of adding PRP in general, I have personally found the  concomitant  application of growth promoting agents, such as topical minoxidil, finasteride, and bimatoprost to have proven helpful.

Excellent question.  When combined with PRP there are multiple well conducted clinical trials which show that microneedling can stimulate hair regrowth for androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness).  Multiple treatments are required for best results and maintenance of results. For best results please see a board certified dermatologist who specializes in hair regrowth.

Micro-needling with platelet poor plasma is currently used to stimulate hair growth along with Platelet Rich Plasma Injections(PRP) to the scalp. In my experience . Whether just using micro-needling will stimulate hair growth is unclear, but in conjunction with PRP injections it does help.

Thanks for asking. It’s thought that this can result in new hair growth, or perhaps, it may thicken thinning hair as seen in androgenic alopecia or male pattern baldness. it’s been studied as a potential alternative or adjunctive treatment for androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata. it’s thought that microneedling can also help induce stem cells in the hair follicles that may lead to hair growth.Microneedling may also promote the absorption of products used to treat your hair loss, such as:minoxidil (Rogaine)topical steroidplatelet rich plasma.
Wish you all the best.

Thank you for your message! Several studies have shown that when combined with PRP, or platelet rich plasma, microneedling can help to stimulate hair growth. Multiple treatments are typically required, spaced about 6-8 weeks apart. A patient's blood is drawn, spun down, and the purified platelet rich plasma, or PRP, is worked into the area of hair loss to help stimulate it over time! I would recommend a consultation with a provider in your area for further assessment and to ensure you are a candidate for the procedure!