Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia Patients

    November 2018 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Ghazala Butt, Ijaz Hussain, Faheem Ahmed, Mahmood S Choudhery
    Studysummary In this study, patients with androgenetic alopecia treated with platelet-rich plasma showed increased hair density and improved hair quality over six months, with no notable adverse effects, indicating that PRP may be an effective treatment option for this condition.
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