Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Its Utilities in Alopecia: A Systematic Review

    October 2021 in “ Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature ”
    Wei Liang Koh
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    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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    Studysummary This review analyzed 19 studies and found that platelet-rich plasma generally led to successful hair growth in patients with alopecia, particularly suggesting 3 to 4 monthly treatment sessions.
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