Platelet-Rich Plasma Has a Place in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

    Deirdre Hooper
    Studysummary This study highlights criticisms of existing research on PRP as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia, noting small sample sizes, lack of controls, subjective result analysis, and varied methodologies.
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    1. Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy Differences Between Men and Women Dermatologic Therapy · 2020
    2. Evaluation of Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2020
    3. The Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Aesthetic and Regenerative Medicine: A Comprehensive Review Aesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2018
    4. Treatment of Male Pattern Alopecia with Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Double-Blind Controlled Study with Analysis of Platelet Number and Growth Factor Levels Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
    5. Randomized Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Half-Head Study to Assess the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Dermatologic Surgery · 2016