Comparison of Efficacy of Topical 5% Minoxidil Alone Versus Topical 5% Minoxidil With Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy in Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Open Label Study

    May 2021 in “ IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology ”
    Bela Padhiar, Sruthy Raveendran
    Studysummary This study found that combining topical 5% minoxidil with autologous PRP therapy significantly increased hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone, without major side effects.
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