Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Study of 14 Cases

    January 2015 in “ Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research ”
    Rosa Borhan, Cindy Gasnier, Pascal Reygagne
    Studysummary This study observed a slight improvement in hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia treated with autologous platelet rich plasma, but only two cases showed cosmetic improvement.
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