A Study to Compare the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Minoxidil Therapy for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

    January 2019 in “ International Journal of Trichology ”
    Kuldeep Chand Verma, GR Tegta, Ghanshyam K Verma … Reena Sharma
    Studysummary This study found that PRP therapy resulted in better hair growth and patient satisfaction than minoxidil therapy in men with androgenetic alopecia over six months, and patients with higher platelet counts in PRP experienced greater improvement.
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