Platelet-Rich Plasma as a New and Successful Treatment for Lichen Planopilaris: A Controlled Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial

    March 2024 in “ Journal of cosmetic dermatology ”
    Elham Behrangi, Amirhossein Akbarzadehpasha, Abbas Dehghani … Zahra Lotfi
    Studysummary This study found that platelet-rich plasma may be more effective and satisfactory than topical clobetasol for treating lichen planopilaris over six months.
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