Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in the Treatment of Alopecia Areata and Atrophic Acne Scars

June 2024 in “ IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology ”

Amisha Ravjibhai Gabani, S. Manjunath, Jiya V Popat, Deval Vora, Raj Patel

platelet-rich plasma PRP alopecia areata atrophic acne scars SALT score intradermal injections

TLDR PRP therapy effectively treats alopecia areata and atrophic acne scars.

This study evaluated the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in treating alopecia areata and atrophic acne scars in 50 patients each. Over 6 months, patients received monthly intradermal PRP injections. Results showed a significant reduction in the mean SALT score for alopecia areata from 35±6 to 22±3 and improvement in acne scar grades. PRP therapy was well-tolerated and demonstrated statistically significant improvements, suggesting it as an effective, safe, and economical treatment for these conditions.

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