Comparison of Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma With PRP Microneedling in Androgenetic Alopecia

    October 2022 in “ Cureus ”
    Anjum Muhammad, Nadia Iftikhar, Asher Ahmed Mashhood … Afnan Akbar
    Studysummary This study found that combining PRP with microneedling was more effective than PRP alone in improving hair growth and patient perception of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia up to Hamilton-Norwood grade 4.
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    1. Relative Efficacy of Minoxidil and the 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment of Male Patients JAMA Dermatology · 2022
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