Evaluation of Non-Activated and Activated PRP in Hair Loss Treatment: Role of Growth Factor and Cytokine Concentrations Obtained by Different Collection Systems

    February 2017 in “ International Journal of Molecular Sciences ”
    Pietro Gentile, John P. Cole, Megan A Cole … Valerio Cervelli
    Studysummary This study observed that autologous platelet-rich plasma treatment improved hair count and density in areas with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, with differing outcomes based on the PRP collection device used.
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