Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) as a New Approach and Promising Therapy in Patients With Alopecia Areata

    March 2023 in “ Medica Hospitalia: Journal of Clinical Medicine ”
    Holy Ametati, Elva Kadarhadi, Imelda Gunawan, Diah Adriani Malik, Muji Rahayu
    TLDR PRP is a safe and effective treatment for hair growth in alopecia areata.
    The study evaluated the effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy in treating alopecia areata in 3 patients. The patients received a combination of PRP therapy, topical treatments, and in one case, intralesional injections. PRP was administered intradermally every 4 weeks, with significant hair regrowth observed after 3 sessions and optimal results after 4-6 sessions. No major side effects were reported. The study concluded that PRP is a safe, easy-to-perform, and effective treatment for promoting hair growth in alopecia areata, though further research on standardized PRP protocols is needed.
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