Assessment of Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Augmentation in Follicular Unit Extraction for Hair Density Improvement: A Prospective Study

October 2025 in “ Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences ”

Mohit Saxena, D. Jaya Chaithanya, Piyush A. Sharma, Amit Chattopadhyay, Shraddha C. Jugade, Rizwan Masood Sheikh

platelet-rich plasma follicular unit extraction hair density androgenetic alopecia PRP FUE

TLDR PRP significantly improves hair density and satisfaction in hair restoration.

This study evaluated the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) augmentation in improving hair density in patients undergoing follicular unit extraction (FUE) for androgenetic alopecia. Conducted on 50 participants, the study divided them into two groups: FUE with PRP and FUE alone. Results showed that the PRP group experienced a 25% greater improvement in hair density at 6 months compared to the FUE-only group, with statistically significant results (P < 0.05). Additionally, the PRP group reported higher patient satisfaction scores. The study concludes that PRP significantly enhances hair density outcomes and is a promising adjunct therapy for hair restoration, with minimal adverse effects. Future studies with larger sample sizes and standardized PRP protocols are recommended.

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