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    Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comparative Clinical Study Between Plasma Rich in Growth Factors and Topical Minoxidil

    January 2016 in “ European Journal of Plastic Surgery ”
    M.R. Navarro, M. Asín, M. I. Martínez … Eduardo Anitua
    Studysummary This study found that plasma rich in growth factors was a safe and more effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia than topical minoxidil, showing greater improvements in hair growth phases.
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