Microneedling With Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Microneedling With Topical 5% Minoxidil in Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Comparative Study

    March 2017 in “ Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences ”
    Kallappa Herakal C, Pethani Parag Vallabhbhai, Karjigi Siddalingappa … Kusuma M R
    Studysummary This study compared microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma and microneedling with minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia in men, finding both approaches effectively improved hair density and alopecia grade.
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