Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma Prepared by Automatic Blood Cell Separator Combined With Topical 5% Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia

June 2023 in “ Skin Research and Technology ”

Wei Wei, Yuanjing Zhang, Binman Long, Yuanyuan Zhang, Chi Zhang, Siping Zhang

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Platelet-Rich Plasma →

growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Studysummary This study concluded that, in male patients with mild-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia, injections of PRP prepared by an automated method combined with topical 5% minoxidil were effective and safe, showing superior clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction compared to PRP alone.

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