TLDR Combining laser therapy with platelet-rich plasma improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
The study on 47 patients with androgenetic alopecia found that combining low-level laser therapy (LLLT) with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) significantly improved hair diameter, vellus hair, terminal hair, and hair density over a 3-month treatment period and a subsequent 3-month follow-up. Although some improvements slightly decreased after stopping the treatment, they remained better than baseline levels, indicating that LLLT combined with PRP could be an effective treatment for AGA.
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April 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” Combining laser therapy with platelet-rich plasma improves hair growth in people with hair loss.
July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Using your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can effectively treat hair loss, increasing hair density and width with no side effects.
December 2018 in “Вестник Российской Военно-медицинской академии” Combining PRP with minoxidil significantly improves hair growth and reduces hair loss in men with androgenic alopecia.
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February 1987 in “Drugs” Minoxidil promotes hair regrowth, but more research needed for effectiveness and response factors.