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

platelet-rich plasma microneedling androgenetic alopecia dermoscopy PRP AGA

TLDR PRP with microneedling effectively treats hair loss, and dermoscopy helps evaluate results.

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.

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