Effectiveness of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Center, Non-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Study in Vietnam

    July 2025 in “ Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Lam Van Nguyen, T. B. T. Nguyen
    Studysummary This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly improved hair density and reduced hair shedding in Vietnamese patients with androgenetic alopecia, with high patient satisfaction and minimal side effects.
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