Platelet-Rich Plasma in Alopecia Areata and Primary Cicatricial Alopecias: A Systematic Review

    November 2022 in “ Frontiers in Medicine ”
    Kasama Tejapira, Tanat Yongpisarn, Nawara Sakpuwadol, Poonkiat Suchonwanit
    Studysummary This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma may be a promising treatment for immune-mediated alopecias, including alopecia areata and primary cicatricial alopecias, but definitive recommendations are limited due to insufficient high-quality evidence.
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