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Efficacy parameters including change of hair count and hair thickness from baseline and assessment of hair growth by patient and investigator were evaluated.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Compared with the baseline, a significant increase in hair count and hair thickness was observed in all three groups after completion of the treatment course (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> &lt; .05). The mean rise in hair count (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic> = .017) and hair thickness (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a0.007) was significantly greater in group B compared with control group. Investigator's evaluation of hair regrowth was significantly greater in group A (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a0.04) and group B (<jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u00a0=\u00a0.007) compared with control group.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Microneedling with a depth of 0.6\u00a0mm in combination with minoxidil is more effective than minoxidil monotherapy in patients with AGA in terms of hair count and hair thickness. 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