TLDR PRP injections effectively improve hair growth in androgenic alopecia.
The study evaluated the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections in treating androgenic alopecia in 18 patients, with 3 injections administered at 21-day intervals. Results showed an average improvement of 42.85% for women and 25.55% for men, as reported by patients, with external observers noting improvements of 35.71% and 18.88%, respectively. Dermoscopy revealed hair thickening, improved circulation, and increased follicle numbers. The study concluded that PRP injections provided an effective and satisfactory response in treating androgenic alopecia.
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October 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) increases the number of new hair follicles and speeds up hair formation.
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March 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma can potentially promote hair growth by stimulating cell growth and increasing certain proteins.
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September 2011 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma with a new carrier significantly increases hair thickness without serious side effects.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” About 12% of children in Kota, Rajasthan, experience hair loss, mainly due to fungal infections, with early treatment advised to prevent worsening.
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