Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Study of 14 Cases

January 2015 in “ Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research ”

Rosa Borhan, Cindy Gasnier, Pascal Reygagne

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TLDR PRP injections may slightly improve hair density and count for male hair loss, but more research is needed.

This document summarizes five different studies that investigated the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a treatment for male androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The studies found that PRP injections may result in a slight improvement in hair density and hair count, but the cosmetic assessment results were mixed. The authors suggest that further research is needed to determine the optimal platelet dose and concentration, as well as the ideal patient population. Overall, PRP may be a potential treatment for male AGA, but more studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness.

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