Evaluation of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Topical Minoxidil (5%) in Combination with Oral Finasteride for the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia

    Muhammad Erfan, Sumyra Saleem, Ashraf Hussain … Amanat Ali
    Studysummary This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to oral finasteride was more effective in improving hair density and regrowth than combining finasteride with topical minoxidil for treating androgenic alopecia.
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