Comparison of 5% Minoxidil Lotion Monotherapy Versus Its Combination with Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia in One Hundred Males

February 2021 in “ Medical journal, Armed Forces India ”

Rahul Ray, Aseem Sharma

5% minoxidil lotion autologous platelet rich plasma androgenetic alopecia hair growth hair density Rogaine PRP

TLDR Combination therapy promotes better hair growth and density.

The study compared the effectiveness of 5% minoxidil lotion alone versus its combination with autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) in treating androgenetic alopecia in 100 male patients. The combination therapy was found to be more effective in promoting hair growth and increasing hair density compared to minoxidil lotion alone.

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