Modified Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy for Alopecia Totalis

    February 2024 in “ Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery ”
    Avita Dhiman, Manmohan Bagri
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    TLDR The combined treatment helps improve severe hair loss and reduces the need for other medications.
    The study presents a case of a female in her late twenties with alopecia totalis treated with a combination of modified platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide (TrA). Initial treatments with prednisolone, azathioprine, and minoxidil showed temporary improvement, but hair loss recurred upon tapering steroids. Modified PRP, prepared by a double spin method and combined with TrA, was administered intradermally. After four sessions at four-week intervals, significant hair regrowth and increased density were observed, allowing for the tapering of systemic steroids. The study concludes that modified PRP with TrA is a promising treatment for alopecia totalis, promoting early regrowth and reducing the need for prolonged immunosuppressant use. However, larger studies with longer follow-ups are needed to confirm these benefits.
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