The Effect of Human Lyophilized Growth Factors Versus Platelet Rich Plasma Injection on Hair Transplantation Outcome in the Crown Area of the Scalp in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia

    February 2024 in “ Research Square (Research Square) ”
    Ahmed R. Elshahid, Abdul Mohsen Mostafa, Ahmed Waheed Kheder Fnoon, Mohamed A. Abdelshakour

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    Studysummary In this study, researchers reported that both PRP and L-GF injections are effective in enhancing hair density and reducing recovery time post-transplantation in men with androgenetic alopecia, with L-GF showing slightly better but statistically insignificant results.
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