Use of Activated PRP on Alopecia: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses

    May 2023 in “ Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open ”
    Suat Morkuzu, Alexandra McLennan, Muholan Kanapathy, Afshin Mosahebi
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    TLDR Activated PRP injections are effective in treating hair loss and improving hair density.
    This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the clinical effectiveness and safety of autologous activated platelet-rich plasma (A-PRP) injections for treating alopecia. A total of 29 human clinical studies involving 864 patients were analyzed. The majority of studies (27 out of 29) reported positive outcomes, showing that A-PRP significantly improves hair density, promotes hair regrowth, folliculogenesis, reduces hair loss, and initiates the hair cycle. The pooled analysis demonstrated a significant increase in the number of hairs per cm² and terminal hairs per cm² in treated patients compared to controls. This review supports the use of A-PRP as an effective treatment for alopecia.
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