Patient Satisfaction and Clinical Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Pattern Hair Loss in Male and Female Patients

    September 2022 in “ Cureus ”
    Samuel P Hetz, Jennifer H. Martin, Hanno Pototschnig
    Studysummary This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment for male and female pattern hair loss resulted in high patient satisfaction and clinical improvement, with patients likely to recommend the treatment to others.
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