The Successful Treatment of Alopecia Areata with Platelet-Rich Plasma in Twins with Genetic Risk for Autoimmune Disorders

    January 2018 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”
    Anastasios Vekris
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    Alopecia Areata →

    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

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

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    Studysummary This case report describes two twins with alopecia areata totalis who experienced noticeable hair regrowth following platelet rich plasma injections, suggesting PRP as a potential treatment alternative.
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    This document presented a case study of twins with a genetic predisposition to autoimmune disorders who suffered from alopecia areata totalis. Traditional corticosteroid treatments were ineffective, but the twins experienced significant and continuous hair growth after receiving platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections. The study suggested that PRP could be a promising alternative treatment for alopecia areata.
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