PRP vs 5% Topical Minoxidil: A Dilemma in Moderate Male Androgenetic Alopecia

    March 2026 in “ Journal of Aesthetic Nursing ”
    Sonia Branco
    Studysummary This study suggests that neither autologous platelet-rich plasma nor 5% topical minoxidil reliably outperforms the other as a monotherapy for male androgenetic alopecia, with combination therapy often showing superior outcomes.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on doi.org →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 8

    1. Comparison of the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma With Topical Minoxidil in Treating Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials Skin Health and Disease · 2025
    2. Injections of Platelet-Rich Plasma Prepared by Automatic Blood Cell Separator Combined With Topical 5% Minoxidil in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia Skin Research and Technology · 2023
    3. Efficacy of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Versus Topical Minoxidil in Men With Moderate Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Open-Label Trial Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2023
    4. Comparative Evaluation of the Clinical Efficacy of PRP Therapy, Minoxidil, and Their Combination with Immunohistochemical Study of the Dynamics of Cell Proliferation in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2020
    5. Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma Use in Androgenetic Alopecia Compared with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Adult Stem Cell-Based Therapy International Journal of Molecular Sciences · 2020
    6. Comparison of Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy With or Without Topical 5% Minoxidil in Male-Type Baldness: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo Control Trial Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2019
    7. Androgens Trigger Different Growth Responses in Genetically Identical Human Hair Follicles in Organ Culture Reflecting Their Epigenetic Diversity in Life The FASEB Journal · 2017
    8. Androgenetic Alopecia: An Update Of Treatment Options Drugs · 2016