Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin with Stem Cells for the Treatment of Alopecia: A Report of Three Patients

January 2019 in “ International journal of trichology ”

R. K. Arora, Sagrika Shukla

injectable platelet-rich fibrin i-PRF stem cells alopecia hair density hair thickness PRF hair loss

TLDR The treatment improved hair growth in three patients with alopecia.

The document reported on the use of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) combined with stem cells for treating alopecia in three patients. The treatment aimed to leverage the regenerative properties of i-PRF and stem cells to promote hair growth. All three patients experienced significant improvement in hair density and thickness, suggesting that this combination therapy could be a promising option for managing alopecia. However, the small sample size of only three patients highlighted the need for larger studies to confirm these findings.

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