Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling Improve Hair Growth in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia When Used as an Adjuvant to Minoxidil

October 2019 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”

Abhijeet Kumar Jha, Keshavamurthy Vinay, Zeeshan, Prasoon Kumar Roy, R. S. Chaudhary, Aditi Priya

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TLDR Combining platelet-rich plasma, microneedling, and minoxidil improves hair growth.

The study found that using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with microneedling as an adjuvant to minoxidil improved hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The combination of PRP and microneedling was found to be more effective than PRP alone or minoxidil monotherapy.

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