Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia in Women: A Single-Center Case Series Study in Qatar

August 2020 in “ International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology ”

Mohamed Ahmed Syed, Shaikha Sami Abushaikha

platelet-rich plasma androgenetic alopecia SALT score PRP AA

TLDR PRP is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss in women.

The study assessed the effectiveness and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for treating androgenetic alopecia (AA) in 20 women in Qatar. Participants underwent six PRP sessions at 4-week intervals, resulting in a significant improvement in alopecia severity, with the mean SALT score decreasing from 27.75 ± 6.35 to 9.41 ± 3.71, a 33.94% improvement. No serious adverse effects were reported, only mild and transient side effects like headache and temporary pain. The study concluded that PRP is an effective and safe treatment for AA in women, but larger and longer-term studies are needed to confirm these findings and establish standardized treatment protocols.

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