Meta-Analysis of Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia

    May 2016 in “ Journal of Dermatological Treatment ”
    Anik Gupta, Jessie Carviel
    Studysummary This analysis suggests that platelet-rich plasma therapy may be promising for treating androgenetic alopecia, but further controlled trials with standardized measures are needed to confirm its efficacy.
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