Synergistic effect of platelet-rich plasma injections and scalp lifting in androgenetic alopecia
September 2018
in “Clinics in Dermatology”
TLDR PRP injections and scalp lifting together improve hair thickness and growth in hair loss patients.
The study found that the combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and scalp lifting had a significant effect on increasing scalp thickness, scalp perfusion, and hair diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia (AGA). PRP injections alone increased hair diameter, while suture embedding had a minor effect on scalp thickness and perfusion. The study suggests that the combination of PRP injections and scalp lifting may be an effective treatment for AGA.
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