Dermoscopic Pre- And Post-Treatment Evaluation In Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia On Platelet-Rich Plasma—A Prospective Study

December 2018 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”

Vinma H. Shetty, Saumya Goel

androgenetic alopecia platelet-rich plasma hair count hair density trichoscopic parameters dermoscopy AGA PRP

TLDR PRP treatment improves hair count, density, and reduces hair loss in AGA patients.

This is a study on the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in 20 male patients. The study found that PRP treatment led to a significant increase in hair count, hair density, and improvement in trichoscopic parameters. Patients also reported less hair loss post-treatment. Dermoscopy was found to be a non-invasive, safe, and easy-to-use tool for assessing hair disorders and comparing pre- and post-treatment data. The study concluded that PRP treatment can be an effective treatment option for AGA.

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