A Small Scale Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Microneedling With or Without Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Post-Clipping Alopecia in Dogs

December 2019 in “ Veterinary Dermatology ”

Jacquelyn C. Diamond, Robert S. Schick, Mason Y. Savage, Valerie A. Fadok

microneedling platelet-rich plasma post-clipping alopecia PRP

TLDR Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma helps dog hair regrow faster than microneedling alone.

This study evaluated the efficacy of microneedling with or without platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in treating post-clipping alopecia in dogs. Four dogs were treated with microneedling alone on one side and microneedling with PRP on the other side. Both methods were effective in treating post-clipping alopecia, but microneedling with PRP induced more rapid hair regrowth than microneedling alone. The study suggests that microneedling with PRP may be a potential treatment option for post-clipping alopecia in dogs, but further research is needed.

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