A randomized evaluator blinded study of effect of microneedling in androgenetic alopecia: A pilot study

International Journal of Trichology

Volumn 5, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 6-11

  Dhurat, Rachita ^a   Sukesh, M ^a   Avhad, Ganesh ^a   Dandale, Ameet ^a   Pal, Anjali ^a   Pund, Poonam ^a  

^a LOKMANYA TILAK MUNICIPAL MEDICAL COLLEGE AND GENERAL HOSPITAL   (India)

Author keywords

Androgenetic alopecia; dermaroller; hair re growth; Microneedling; signaling pathways

Indexed keywords

EID: 84881461560     PISSN: 09747753     EISSN: 09749241     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4103/0974-7753.114700     Document Type: Article

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