Comparative Study of Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Minoxidil (5%-10%) in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males

January 2016 in “ Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences ”

Pawan Kumar Patel, Santosh Kumar Singh, Anil K. Gupta, Raj Kumar, Harleen Chhachhi, Rakesh P. Patel

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TLDR PRP is more effective than minoxidil for treating male pattern baldness.

The study aimed to compare the efficacy of platelet rich plasma (PRP) versus minoxidil (5%-10%) in treating androgenetic alopecia in males. It involved 220 male patients aged 20-50 years, diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia of grade II to VII. The participants were randomly divided into two groups, with one group receiving PRP treatment and the other minoxidil. Over a 6-month period, responses were assessed through investigator and photographic evaluations. The results showed that 76% of patients treated with PRP had a good response, compared to 48% of those treated with minoxidil. The study concluded that PRP could be a more effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia than minoxidil.

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