Efficacy of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia

The study involved 61 male patients aged 18-60 years with androgenetic alopecia, treated with autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) over 6 months. Results showed a significant increase in hair count, from 21.50±4.57 to 78.10±16.24 hairs per dermatoscopic field, and stronger hair, as indicated by negative hair pull tests post-treatment. The study concluded that PRP is an effective, cost-effective, and easy treatment for male androgenetic alopecia, despite limited published data. However, it acknowledged the need for further large-scale, multi-institutional research, and studies evaluating the effects of environmental and hygienic conditions on the treatment.