Meta-Analysis on Evidence of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2018 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Salvatore Giordano, Marco Romeo, Pietro G. di Summa … Petteri Lankinen
    Studysummary This meta-analysis reported that platelet-rich plasma injections for androgenetic alopecia may increase hair number and thickness locally, but further studies are needed to establish their overall effectiveness.
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