Platelet-Rich Plasma vs. Minoxidil in Androgenetic Alopecia: Comparative Effectiveness, Safety, and Patient Satisfaction – A Systematic Review

November 2025 in “ Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) ”

Dr Mishah Farooq, Alaa Abdelfattah, Amna Nafees, Raiaab Ajmal, Hiba Naveed Ilahi, Laiba Ajmal, Nouha Chouihna, Iqra Mukhtiar, Muhammad Ali Khan, Fathma Nafeesa, Rammal Abdul Jabbar

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