Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenic Alopecia Treatment: A Comprehensive Review

The review discussed the potential of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a treatment for androgenic alopecia (AGA), a common and progressive hair loss condition. It highlighted the limited treatment options and evolving understanding of AGA's pathophysiology, including the roles of androgens, inflammation, and arrector pili muscle loss. The review detailed how PRP, which is rich in growth factors, could influence molecular pathways to prevent AGA progression. It emphasized the need for well-designed studies with standardized protocols to achieve consistent and generalizable clinical results and called for future research to develop a unifying theory of AGA pathogenesis.