Assessment of Efficacy and Safety Profile of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy with Derma Roller in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss

April 2023 in “ International journal of science and research ”

Jayanthi N S Anandan

platelet-rich plasma PRP derma roller female pattern hair loss alopecia Grade II alopecia Grade I alopecia Grade IV alopecia

TLDR PRP therapy with a derma roller is a safe and effective treatment for female hair loss.

This study assessed the efficacy and safety of PRP therapy combined with a derma roller in treating female pattern hair loss in 40 women aged 18-50. Over 6 months, patients received 4 monthly PRP treatments followed by 2 months of follow-up. Results showed significant improvement: 76.3% of patients improved to Grade II alopecia, and 10.5% to Grade I, with none remaining in Grade IV. Most patients (53%) saw improvement after 3 sittings, and 84.2% experienced no adverse effects, with pain being the most common side effect (5.3%). The study concluded that PRP is a minimally invasive, safe, and effective treatment for female pattern hair loss.

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