Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia

    March 2019 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”
    Anik Gupta, John W. Cole, David P Deutsch … Carlos Mir Puig
    Studysummary This study's meta-analysis reported that PRP injections significantly increased hair density compared to baseline and placebo in androgenetic alopecia patients, supporting its use as a beneficial treatment.
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