Comparison of Different Methods of Local Anesthesia for Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections to Scalp in Patients with Hair Loss: A Prospective Study

April 2024 in “ Asian Journal of Medical Sciences ”

Vishnu Sundar Ramachandran, Singaravelu Viswanathan, Krithiga Sivakumar

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Studysummary This study found that ring block anesthesia was the most acceptable method for reducing pain during platelet-rich plasma injections for hair loss.

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