TLDR PRP with microneedling is more effective than PRP alone for treating hair loss.
This study involving 60 patients compared the efficacy of PRP combined with microneedling versus PRP alone in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The microneedling group showed a significantly higher increase in mean hair count (24.53% vs. 17.88%, p = 0.011) and a greater proportion of patients achieving a negative hair-pull test (82.1% vs. 51.9%). Patients in the microneedling group also reported better perceptions of hair loss improvement and experienced less pain. The study concluded that PRP with microneedling is more effective than PRP alone for AGA up to Hamilton-Norwood grade 4, with no notable side effects, and suggested the need for further large-scale studies to confirm these findings.
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February 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” Finasteride and minoxidil work best together for hair loss.
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August 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP with microneedling effectively treats hair loss, and dermoscopy helps evaluate results.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Different types of hair loss need specific treatments, and while many classification systems exist, each has its flaws; more research is needed to refine these systems and treatments.
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma helps hair regrowth and improves quality of life in women with hair loss, but minoxidil may be more effective.
