Platelet-Rich Plasma in Alopecia Areata: Intradermal Injection Versus Topical Application with Transepidermal Delivery via Either Fractional Carbon Dioxide Laser or Microneedling

    January 2020 in “ Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.) ”
    Sally Esam Marouf Ragab, Samia Nassar, Heba Morad, Doaa Salah Hegab
    Studysummary This study found that PRP was effective for treating alopecia areata with similar improvement across groups, while topical delivery via fractional CO2 laser or microneedling reduced injection pain.
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