The Effects of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma and Various Growth Factors on Non-Transplanted Miniaturized Hair

March 2009 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”

Joseph F. Greco, Robert Brandt

autologous platelet-rich plasma PRP miniaturized hair alopecia areata androgenetic alopecia hair miniaturization growth factors

TLDR PRP treatment helped reverse hair thinning and promoted new hair growth.

The study investigated the effects of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on non-transplanted miniaturized hair and found that PRP therapy could reverse hair miniaturization over an 8-month period. Additionally, PRP infusion in a patient with alopecia areata resulted in new hair growth within 1 month, which persisted for over 8 months. These findings suggested that PRP could be a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.

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