Limited Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment on Chronic Severe Alopecia Areata

    January 2014 in “ Hair therapy & transplantation
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    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

    Studysummary This study found that treatment with platelet-rich plasma showed some hair re-growth in patients with severe alopecia areata, but results were not sustained and treatment was associated with pain and discomfort.
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