Synergistic Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections and Scalp Lifting in Androgenetic Alopecia

March 2018 in “ Clinics in Dermatology ”

Ming-Chou Ku, Lean-San Teh, Po-Ming Chen, Ting-I Yang, Ji-Ching Lai

platelet-rich plasma scalp lifting androgenetic alopecia PRP injections scalp thickness scalp perfusion hair diameter suture embedding PRP AGA

Studysummary This study found that combined platelet-rich plasma injections and suture embedding significantly improved scalp thickness, blood flow, and hair diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

The study found that the combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and scalp lifting had a significant effect on increasing scalp thickness, scalp perfusion, and hair diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). PRP injections alone increased hair diameter, while suture embedding had a minor effect on scalp thickness and perfusion. The study suggests that the combination of PRP injections and scalp lifting may be an effective treatment for AGA.

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