A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active-Controlled, Half-Head Study to Evaluate the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Alopecia Areata

    April 2013 in “ British Journal of Dermatology ”
    Anna Trink, Elisabetta Sorbellini, Paola Bezzola … Francesca Rinaldi
    Studysummary In this study, platelet-rich plasma significantly increased hair regrowth and reduced symptoms of alopecia areata compared to triamcinolone acetonide or placebo, with no observed side effects.
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