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    Platelet-Rich Plasma-Derived Exosomes Modulate Follicular Regeneration: A Comparative Mechanistic Analysis with Minoxidil in a Preclinical Model of Androgenetic Alopecia

    September 2025 in “ Bioscientia Medicina Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research ”
    Trya Oktaviani, Arie Kusumawardani, Suci Widhiati … Endra Yustin Ellistasari
    Studysummary In this study, PRP-derived exosomes significantly outperformed minoxidil in promoting hair regeneration in a murine model of androgenetic alopecia, with the combination of both treatments showing enhanced follicular regeneration and increased markers of tissue proliferation and Wnt signaling pathway activity.
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