Combination Therapy with Platelet-Rich Plasma and Minoxidil Leads to Better Clinical Results Than Monotherapy in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2022 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    EPakhomova Elena, OSmirnova Irina
    Studysummary This study found that combining minoxidil with PRP therapy significantly improves hair density, shaft diameter, and reduces vellus and telogen hair proportions in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to either treatment alone.
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