{"id":9649,"date":"2025-12-22T18:11:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T17:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dermacademy.it\/mmp-microinfusione-di-farmaci-nel-cuio-capelluto\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T15:09:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:09:53","slug":"mmp-drug-microinfusion-into-the-scalp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dermacademy.it\/en\/mmp-drug-microinfusion-into-the-scalp\/","title":{"rendered":"MMP \u2013 Drug Microinfusion into the Scalp"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Is MMP\u00ae<\/h2>\n<p><strong>MMP\u00ae (Microinfus\u00e3o de Medicamentos na Pele)<\/strong> is an <strong>intradermal microinfusion<\/strong> technique that uses professional microneedling devices to deliver medications directly into the skin in a uniform, controlled, and highly precise manner.<\/p>\n<p>Initially developed for the treatment of idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis, the method quickly found application in the management of <strong>alopecias<\/strong>, particularly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>androgenetic alopecia<\/li>\n<li>alopecia areata<\/li>\n<li>telogen effluvium<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Today, it is one of the most widely used procedures in trichology, with thousands of treatments performed every month in Brazil, where the technique was originally codified and disseminated.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How It Works<\/h2>\n<p>MMP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> uses extremely fine microneedles that, moving at high speed, <strong>deliver the medication directly into the dermis<\/strong>, at the level of the hair follicle.<\/p>\n<p>The technique allows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>homogeneous microinjections<\/strong> across the entire treatment area<\/li>\n<li><strong>control of needle depth and speed<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>optimization of the active ingredient\u2019s bioavailability<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>reduction of the total amount of medication required<\/li>\n<li>fewer local side effects<\/li>\n<li>greater efficiency compared to traditional intralesional injections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The procedure is generally <strong>well tolerated<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>To date, <strong>no serious adverse effects have been reported<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Why It Is Useful in Androgenetic Alopecia<\/h2>\n<p>In androgenetic alopecia, the medication must reach the follicle at adequate concentrations to inhibit DHT activity and support bulb function.<\/p>\n<p>MMP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> allows clinicians to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>maximize local effectiveness<\/li>\n<li>almost completely reduce systemic exposure<\/li>\n<li>limit the side effects typically associated with oral treatments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most significant evidence comes from the study by <strong>Garc\u00eda-Hern\u00e1ndez et al., J Cosmet Dermatol (2022)<\/strong>, which showed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>70% clinical improvement<\/strong> in patients treated with microinfusion<\/li>\n<li><strong>30%<\/strong> in patients undergoing conventional topical therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Results Observed at Dermacademy<\/h2>\n<p>Based on our clinical experience acquired during the months of applying this technique, the most frequent benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reduction in hair shedding <strong>already within the first weeks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>increase in hair shaft diameter<\/li>\n<li>greater density in thinning areas<\/li>\n<li>more homogeneous regrowth<\/li>\n<li>improvement in the overall quality of the scalp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The technique integrates easily both into pharmacological pathways and regenerative treatment programs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Dermacademy Method<\/h2>\n<p>Before proposing MMP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, each patient undergoes a <strong>complete trichological evaluation<\/strong>, which may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>specialist consultation<\/li>\n<li>digital trichoscopy<\/li>\n<li>evaluation of scalp inflammation<\/li>\n<li>analysis of any ongoing therapies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Microinfusion is prescribed <strong>only when indicated<\/strong> and is always <strong>personalized<\/strong> according to the clinical situation.<\/p>\n<p>The treatment is performed by physicians directly trained on the MMP\u00ae protocol by <strong>Dr. Rivetti<\/strong>, collaborator of the inventor of the method, Dr. Arbache:<\/p>\n<p>Dr. <strong>Giovanni Menchini<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. <strong>Fabrizio Lombardo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. <strong>Chiara Scacciati<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Treatment Protocol<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Session duration:<\/strong> approximately 20 minutes<br \/>\n<strong>Sensations during the procedure:<\/strong> mild burning or temporary discomfort<br \/>\n<strong>After treatment:<\/strong> mild redness or itching, self-limiting within 24 hours<br \/>\n<strong>Return to normal activities:<\/strong> immediate<\/p>\n<p>The frequency of treatment is determined by the specialist according to the clinical picture and any ongoing therapies.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Cost of Therapy<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cost per session:<\/strong> <strong>220 euros<\/strong> (VAT excluded)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Who It Is Recommended For<\/h2>\n<p>MMP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> may be indicated in cases of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>early or intermediate androgenetic alopecia<\/li>\n<li>diffuse thinning<\/li>\n<li>persistent telogen effluvium<\/li>\n<li>intolerance or poor response to topical treatments<\/li>\n<li>the need to reduce exposure to systemic medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose Dermacademy Institute<\/h2>\n<p>MMP<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> is <strong>a new method of drug delivery<\/strong> that, when integrated into a structured clinical pathway, allows results to be optimized.<\/p>\n<p>At the Dermacademy Institute, the treatment is part of an integrated approach combining:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>precise diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>selection of the appropriate medications and concentrations<\/li>\n<li>continuous monitoring<\/li>\n<li>personalization of the therapeutic 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