Evaluating Treatments for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Clinical Profile and Comparative Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma and Minoxidil with Finasteride

    September 2024 in “ International Journal of Research in Dermatology ”
    Mehak Gupta, Veena Garg
    Studysummary This study found that the combination of PRP with topical minoxidil and finasteride showed the most significant improvement in hair pull tests and patient satisfaction for male androgenetic alopecia, surpassing individual therapies and placebo over a six-month period.
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