Identification of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Hair Loss Prevention: A Study in Birdem General Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh

August 2019

M Moniruzzaman Khan, M. Nazrul Islam, M Atiqullah, Nura Alam

Platelet Rich Plasma PRP androgenetic alopecia hair count hair thickness hair density Jaeschke scale

TLDR PRP is effective for treating hair loss in men.

The study conducted at Birdem General Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, involved 30 male patients aged 15-50 years with androgenetic alopecia. The research aimed to assess the effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment. Results showed significant clinical improvement in hair count, thickness, and density after 2-3 PRP sessions, with a statistically significant p-value (p=0.00). The study concluded that PRP is an effective treatment for androgenetic alopecia, as 20 out of 30 patients showed varying degrees of improvement according to the Jaeschke scale.

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