Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy Differences Between Men and Women

    August 2020 in “ Dermatologic Therapy ”
    Anik Gupta, Helen J Renaud, Mary A Bamimore
    Studysummary This study found that platelet-rich plasma significantly increased hair diameter in both men and women with androgenetic alopecia but improved hair density only in men.
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