Is Platelet-Rich Plasma Effective in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata?
September 2015
in “
Dermatologic Therapy
”
TLDR Platelet-rich plasma can help treat hair loss condition called alopecia areata.
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research Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Potential Treatment for Noncicatricial Alopecias
Platelet-rich plasma, which carries growth factors, could be a promising treatment for non-scarring hair loss, promoting hair growth and density with no major side effects.
research Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Chronic Alopecia Areata: Our Centre Experience
Platelet-rich plasma treatment could potentially be an effective way to treat chronic alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active-Controlled, Half-Head Study to Evaluate the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Alopecia Areata
Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair regrowth and decreased discomfort in alopecia patients, making it a potentially better and safer treatment option.
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