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
    Studysummary This small study observed that infusing platelet rich plasma into the scalp reversed hair miniaturization and stimulated new hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata over 8 months.
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    1. Do We Need Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Hair Follicle Neogenesis to Cure Common Hair Loss Disorders? Hair transplant forum international · 2008
    2. Preliminary Experience and Extended Applications for the Use of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hair Transplantation Surgery Hair transplant forum international · 2007
    3. Control of Hair Growth and Follicle Size by VEGF-Mediated Angiogenesis Journal of Clinical Investigation · 2001

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