Novel Combination Scalp Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Preliminary Retrospective Case Series with an Illustrative Four-Year Case

    June 2026 in “ Journal of Clinical Medicine ”
    Jong-Hee Lee, Hyung Min Hahn
    Studysummary This study reported that a single-session scalp procedure combining several components, including PRP and botulinum toxin, was associated with significant improvements in hair thickness and reduced vellus hair proportion in androgenetic alopecia patients, although further controlled trials are needed to establish causation.
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