Comparative Study of Efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma Versus Minoxidil (5%-10%) in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Males

    January 2016 in “ Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences ”
    Pawan Kumar Patel, Santosh Kumar Singh, Anil K. Gupta … Rakesh P. Patel
    Studysummary This study found that platelet rich plasma was more effective than minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia in males, with a good response observed in 76% of cases.
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