Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Mesotherapy with Recombinant Growth Factors and Stem Cell-Conditioned Media in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Retrospective Study

    June 2024 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”
    Athanasios J. Stefanis, Petr Arenberger, Monika Arenbergerová, Dimitris Rigopoulos
    Studysummary In this study, injections of PRP and MZT products significantly improved hair thickness, density, and count in AGA patients over six months, with variability observed in the extent of improvement between different formulations.
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