Use of Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma on Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

March 2023 in “ Aesthetic Surgery Journal ”

Suat Morkuzu, Alexandra Loren McLennan, Muholan Kanapathy, Afshin Mosahebi

activated platelet-rich plasma alopecia hair density hair regrowth hair loss A-PRP PRP

Studysummary This systematic review and meta-analysis found that activated platelet-rich plasma was significantly effective and safe in improving hair density and reducing hair loss in alopecia patients compared to control groups.

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This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of activated platelet-rich plasma (A-PRP) for treating alopecia, analyzing 29 articles with a total of 864 patients. The findings indicate that A-PRP is significantly effective in improving hair density, promoting hair regrowth, and reducing hair loss, with notable improvements in hair density and counts after therapy. The study highlights A-PRP as a promising and safe treatment option for alopecia, although two studies did not report significant results. This research is the first comprehensive review of A-PRP's potential as an alopecia treatment.

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