Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treatment of Hair Loss Improves Patient-Reported Quality of Life

    January 2023 in “ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ”
    Abigail Meyers, Alison Jin, Grzegorz J Kwiecien … James E. Zins
    Studysummary This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatments improved quality of life for patients with pattern hair loss, as measured by decreased HAIRDEX scores in several domains over 3-5 months.
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