To Study the Effect of Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cases of Androgenetic Alopecia

March 2021 in “ Türk plastik cerrahi dergisi ”

Navneet Sharma, Vijay Kumar, Brijesh Kumar Mishra, Divya Narain Upadhyaya, ArunKumar Singh

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TLDR Activated platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss.

The study evaluated the efficacy and safety of activated platelet-rich plasma (aPRP) in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in 40 male patients, with 35 completing the study. Patients received 5 sessions of aPRP injections, spaced 15 days apart, with aPRP injected into one half of the scalp and placebo in the other half. Results at 1 and 3 months follow-up showed a significant increase in hair count, hair density, and anagen/telogen ratio in the aPRP-treated areas compared to placebo. The study concluded that aPRP is a safe and effective treatment for AGA, with a stabilizing effect on hair fall and potential to prevent progression of alopecia in its early stages. No major side effects were reported, but further studies with larger cohorts and longer follow-up periods were recommended.

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