Using Platelet-Enriched Autologous Plasma for Treatment of Non-Scarring Alopecias (Androgenetic and Circumscribed Alopecia)

    June 2015 in “ Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii ”
    A. N. Mareyeva, Irina N. Kondrakhina, M. Abuladze
    TLDR PRP shows promise for treating certain types of hair loss.
    The article reviewed literature on the use of platelet-enriched autologous plasma (PRP) for treating non-scarring alopecias, specifically androgenetic and circumscribed alopecia. It concluded that PRP showed promise as an effective treatment option for these conditions. The studies indicated that PRP could stimulate hair growth and improve hair density, offering a potential therapeutic approach for patients with these types of alopecia. However, the article also noted the need for further research to establish standardized protocols and confirm long-term efficacy and safety.
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