Platelet-Rich Plasma, Low-Level Light Therapy and Microneedling for Hair Loss: An Integrative Review and Case Study

    January 2026 in “ Journal of Aesthetic Nursing ”
    Michelle McLean, Amy Styles Wensley
    Studysummary This case report observed marked hair regrowth in a patient with refractory alopecia areata using a combination of platelet-rich plasma, low-level light therapy, and microneedling alongside topical and oral agents.
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