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March 2006 in “ Journal of medical ethics ”

Craig Lindsay Fry, Annie Madden, Donna Brogan, Bebe Loff

alopecia areata totalis corticosteroid treatments platelet rich plasma PRP autoimmune disorders

TLDR PRP injections may be an effective treatment for severe hair loss.

The document discusses a case involving twins with a genetic predisposition for autoimmune disorders who were suffering from alopecia areata totalis, a severe form of hair loss. The twins did not respond to traditional corticosteroid treatments, but when treated with platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, they experienced significant and continuous hair growth. This suggests that PRP may be a promising alternative treatment for alopecia areata. The number of participants in the study (the twins) is not specified, but it implies at least two individuals were involved.

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