Platelet-Rich Plasma with Microneedling in Androgenetic Alopecia Along with Dermoscopic Pre- and Post-Treatment Evaluation

    August 2017 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology
    Abhijeet Kumar Jha, Uday K Udayan, Prasoon Kumar Roy, A. D. Amar, R. S. Chaudhary
    From the encyclopedia
    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

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

    Microneedling →

    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

    Image
    Studysummary In this study, patients with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia who received platelet-rich plasma injections with microneedling showed improvements in hair growth and thickness, as well as high satisfaction, over a three-month period compared to conventional therapy non-responders.
    Our plain-language summary. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    This study evaluated the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with microneedling in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and the importance of dermoscopy in evaluating pre- and post-treatment response. The study found that PRP with microneedling was effective in treating AGA in patients who did not respond to conventional therapy, and dermoscopy was an important modality in evaluating treatment response. The study reinforces the importance of dermoscopy in aiding in the diagnosis and evaluation of AGA.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    6 / 6 results