Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    January 2023 in “ PubMed ”
    Mario Cruciani, Francesca Masiello, Ilaria Pati … Vincenzo De Angelis
    Studysummary This systematic review and meta-analysis found limited, low-quality evidence suggesting that platelet-rich plasma injections may increase hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to saline, but results were inconclusive for alopecia areata.
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