Autologous Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, and Safety

April 2018 in “ Cytotherapy ”

W.M. Abo Elkheir, Hala Gabr, Medhat Shalaby, A. Elshahef, Mostafa Hamed Kadry

autologous adipose-derived stem cell platelet-rich plasma androgenetic alopecia growth factors anagen phase vascularization AT-ADSC PRP

TLDR Both treatments promote hair growth safely, but stem cells are slightly more effective.

The study compared the efficacy, side effects, and safety of autologous adipose-derived stem cell (AT-ADSC) injections versus platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in treating androgenetic alopecia. PRP works by releasing growth factors that stimulate the anagen phase and promote vascularization, while AT-ADSCs were recently introduced as a potential alternative for hair growth. The document did not provide specific results or conclusions, but it aimed to evaluate these two treatments' effectiveness and safety profiles.

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