Therapeutic Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Restoration: A Narrative Review

    January 2026 in “ Journal of Cosmetics Dermatological Sciences and Applications ”
    Kaindi Samuel Tumaini, Collins Daniel Pakaya, Jufang Zhang
    Studysummary This review reports that while platelet-rich plasma shows promise as a safe treatment for various types of hair loss, variability in studies limits definitive conclusions on its effectiveness.
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