Comparison of Efficacy of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy With 5% Topical Minoxidil Spray in Treating Alopecia Areata: A Head-to-Head Assessment of Novel Approaches

    June 2024 in “ Cureus ”
    Anjum Muhammad, Sadaf Saleem, Shumaila Khan … Ateka Ikram
    Studysummary This study concluded that monthly intralesional autologous platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly decreased alopecia areata severity over four months compared to daily 5% topical minoxidil therapy.
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