TLDR Combining PRP and minoxidil improves hair growth and density in treating hair loss.
This systematic review examines the efficacy of combining Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) with topical minoxidil for treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The review includes studies from 2010 to 2022, sourced from PubMed, EMBASE, and MEDLINE databases. Three randomized control trials and several observational and prospective studies were analyzed. The findings indicate that combination therapy of PRP and minoxidil generally results in increased hair growth, hair density, and patient satisfaction compared to monotherapy with either treatment alone. However, the review notes limitations such as varying PRP preparation protocols, a limited number of randomized control studies, and small sample sizes. Overall, the combination of PRP and minoxidil shows promise as a superior treatment for AGA.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combining PRP and minoxidil improves hair growth and density in treating hair loss.
October 2022 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Combining PRP and laser treatments improves hair density best for androgenetic alopecia.
June 2022 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” Both treatments were equally effective in promoting hair growth.
1 citations,
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Common hair loss in men can be treated with minoxidil or finasteride.
3 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of The Korean Medical Association” Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for treating hair loss, with dutasteride showing potential but with side effects.
August 2014 in “Journal of drug discovery and therapeutics” Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride can help regrow hair in androgenetic alopecia.
115 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
103 citations,
June 2007 in “Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America” Male pattern hair loss is genetic and influenced by hormones, with treatments like minoxidil and surgery available.
