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    Platelet Rich Plasma Combination Therapies for Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review

    July 2023 in “ Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery ”
    Michael A Kaiser, Lina M Ferrari, Simonetta I Gaumond … Naiem T. Issa
    Studysummary This review suggests that combining PRP with minoxidil may be more effective for promoting hair growth in androgenetic alopecia than using either treatment alone, although study variations limit definitive conclusions.
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