The effect of platelet-rich plasma on female androgenetic alopecia: A randomized controlled trial
November 2020
in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
TLDR PRP injections improve hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
A randomized controlled trial involving 30 women found that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can significantly improve hair density and thickness in female androgenetic alopecia (AGA) patients. The study suggests that PRP may be an effective treatment option for female AGA.
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