Comparative Trichoscopic Analysis of Efficacy of Combination Therapy Versus Monotherapy of Platelet Rich Plasma and Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

June 2024 in “ International Journal of Research in Dermatology ”

Leepika Annamreddy, Sridevi Kode, Akhila Merin John, Chinta Rajakamal

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TLDR Combining PRP and minoxidil is more effective for hair loss than using either alone.

This study compared the efficacy of combination therapy (PRP + Minoxidil) versus monotherapy (PRP or Minoxidil alone) in treating androgenetic alopecia in 60 patients. Results showed that 55% of patients in the combination therapy group had improvement in the grade of alopecia, compared to 25% in the Minoxidil group and 40% in the PRP group. Trichoscopic analysis revealed improvements in 58.6% of patients in the combination group, 36.5% in the Minoxidil group, and 44.025% in the PRP group. The study concluded that combination therapy with PRP and Minoxidil is significantly more effective than either treatment alone.

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