Platelet-Rich Plasma Microneedling Versus 5% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Patterned Hair Loss

January 2016 in “ Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print) ”

Carmen Farid, Rania Abdelmaksoud

platelet-rich plasma microneedling 5% topical minoxidil patterned hair loss hair density alopecia minoxidil PRP scalp irritation hair shedding rate Rogaine

From the encyclopedia

Platelet-Rich Plasma →

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

Microneedling →

technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

Minoxidil →

An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Studysummary This abstract discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for patterned hair loss but provides no new clinical results, suggesting further research is needed to determine its effectiveness.

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