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    The Efficacy of Growth Factor Injection in Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    May 2026 in “ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ”
    Azhar Alali, Mohammed Alahmadi, Ghazal Alsisi … Layan Albejawi
    Studysummary This study found that autologous growth factor injections for androgenetic alopecia improved hair density, thickness, and patient satisfaction over 12 months; however, high bias risk and non-standardized methods limit the evidence's reliability, highlighting the need for larger, standardized trials.
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