Significance of Intraoperative Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Storage Solution for Hair Grafts Until Implantation: A Randomized Controlled Study

    September 2025 in “ Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society ”
    A.I. Mustafa, Ahmed I. Abdulkhaleq, Karem T. Khalil
    Studysummary This study found that using platelet-rich plasma as a storage solution in follicular unit extraction hair transplantation significantly improved hair regeneration, density, and graft quality compared to normal saline.
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