Effectiveness Of Combined Minoxidil And Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy And Its Impact On Physical Performance

July 2024 in “ Quality in Sport ”

Paulina Cuper, Piotr Pawłucki, Anna Maciak, Michał Andrzej Kozicz, Ilona Jastrzębska, Krzysztof Bilecki, Hubert Gugulski, Michał Bado, Patrycja Nowoświat, Michał Sekuła

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TLDR Combined minoxidil and PRP therapy improves hair growth without affecting physical performance.

The study found that combining minoxidil and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy significantly improves hair growth in androgenetic alopecia compared to using minoxidil alone and is generally better than PRP alone, though not always statistically significant. No additional adverse effects or impacts on physical performance were noted. The combined therapy is deemed safe and cost-effective, but further research is needed to confirm these results.

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