Investigating the Safety and Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Review of the Literature

    March 2021 in “ Medicina-lithuania ”
    Santo Raffaele Mercuri, Giovanni Paolino, M. Di Nicola, Laura Vollono
    Studysummary This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for treating female androgenetic alopecia, reporting that it shows high patient satisfaction and improved quality of life in affected women.
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