The Efficacy of Using Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Literature Review

    May 2024 in “ Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics ”
    Mateus Diniz Marques, Ana Júlia Mendes Simão, Ana Luiza Bellizia, Nara Rejane Cruz de Oliveira, Ilana Cruz-Silva
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    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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    Studysummary This literature review suggests that platelet-rich plasma therapy shows promise for improving hair density and patient satisfaction in men with androgenetic alopecia, though standardized protocols are still needed. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
    This literature review evaluates the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) by analyzing 12 articles published between 2022 and 2024. The findings suggest that PRP therapy shows promising results, including improvements in hair density and patient satisfaction, despite the need for standardized protocols. PRP is considered a safe treatment with minimal side effects and has shown beneficial outcomes when combined with other therapies like minoxidil.
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