Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Accelerated Androgenetic Alopecia Pattern Hair Loss After COVID-19 Infection: A Case Series

    December 2021 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Akif İşlek, Engin Karaaslan, Selçuk Şimşek, Funda Merve Çetin
    Studysummary This study observed that COVID-19 is associated with accelerated androgenetic alopecia, and platelet-rich plasma treatment showed improvement in hair loss after infection.
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