Assessment of Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Augmentation in Follicular Unit Extraction for Hair Density Improvement: A Prospective Study

    Mohit Saxena, D. Jaya Chaithanya, Piyush A. Sharma … Rizwan Masood Sheikh
    Studysummary This study concluded that platelet-rich plasma significantly improves hair density and patient satisfaction for individuals undergoing follicular unit extraction for androgenetic alopecia compared to those receiving the surgery alone.
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