A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Trial Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma to Topical Minoxidil Foam for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Women

    October 2019 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”
    Alison J. Bruce, Thais P. Pincelli, Michael G. Heckman … Shane A. Shapiro
    Studysummary This study found that platelet-rich plasma was effective for hair regrowth in women with androgenic alopecia, though less so than minoxidil, but it was associated with improved quality of life responses.
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