Comparative Evaluation of Buffy Coat-Derived and Apheresis Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Laboratory and Clinical Insights

    May 2026 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Chunru Huang, Minhua Wu, Yuyuan Li … Kui Cai
    Studysummary This study found that while both buffy coat and apheresis PRP improved androgenetic alopecia, the buffy coat method was linked to greater patient-reported improvement despite having lower platelet counts.
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