Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis

    February 2022 in “ Journal of Personalized Medicine ”
    Simona Roxana Georgescu, Andreea Amuzescu, Cristina Iulia Mitran … Monica Neagu
    Studysummary This meta-analysis found that platelet-rich plasma treatments significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenic alopecia, with results influenced by treatment frequency and patient age.
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