Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia

    August 2014 in “ Dermatologic Surgery ”
    Giovanni Schiavone, Desanka Raskovic, Joseph Greco, Damiano Abeni
    Studysummary This pilot study suggests injecting platelet-derived growth factors into the scalp may offer some clinical benefits for androgenetic alopecia, though further randomized trials are needed for confirmation.
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