Efficacy and Safety of Rb-bFGF in Hair Transplantation: A Prospective and Comparative Study

    September 2025 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Jie Lei, Xiaoling Xu, Yanping Wang … Ping Xue
    Studysummary In this study, the use of rb‐bFGF in hair transplantation significantly increased follicle survival, reduced hair loss, improved patient satisfaction, and decreased complications compared to controls, in patients with androgenetic alopecia over a 12-month period.
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