Using Mesotherapy in Treating Hair Loss?

Hi Dr. Rassman,

First of all I want to congratulate for the beautiful book you have written (Hair Loss & Replacement for Dummies). I am a practicing dermatologist and am also working with a well known hair transplant surgeon in Hyderabad, India. I have a query regarding the benefits of mesotherapy. Where in the drugs include minoxidil, biotin, dexpanthenol and bilobine, since the drug is injected into the mesoderm where as the follicle is in mid dermis, are we justified in giving this treatment to the needy in the hope of achieving results? Since you are a pioneer in hair restoration i would be greatful to have you throw some light in this regard and clear my doubt.

Thanking you in anticipation.

I’ve speculated about mesotherapy before, and I still don’t know much about possible benefits, if any, to give you an opinion. On random occasions, I have seen patients who have had these treatments, and Dr. Jae Pak has also visited the NHI office in Korea where it seems to be popular adjunct (as a culture).

That being said, there are no definitive or enthusiastic findings about mesotherapy as a hair loss treatment that I am aware of.