Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis

    August 2023 in “ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ”
    Meijia Li, Kevin Qu, Lei Qiang … Donghui Bian
    Studysummary This meta-analysis found that PRP monotherapy improved hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients but did not affect hair diameter, with stronger effects observed in male subjects.
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