Efficacy and Safety of Intralesional Platelet-Rich Plasma Compared to 5% Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia Affecting the Vertex

January 2022 in “ Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua ”

Heidi Hernández‐Ramírez, Larissa Margarita Zárate-Flores, María Luisa Peralta‐Pedrero, Armando Medina-Bojórquez, Fermín Jurado‐Santa Cruz, Martha Alejandra Morales‐Sánchez

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TLDR PRP therapy is a promising treatment for male hair loss on the vertex.

This study aimed to compare the clinical efficacy of intralesional platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy with 5% topical minoxidil in treating male androgenetic alopecia affecting the vertex. PRP therapy, a newer procedure, showed promising results as a treatment option. The study provided insights into the effectiveness of PRP compared to the more established minoxidil treatment, although specific details on the number of participants and the outcomes were not provided in the summary.

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