Successful Treatment of Alopecia Areata Barbae with Platelet-Rich Plasma

    April 2020 in “ Cureus ”
    Hanno Pototschnig, Maximilian T Madl
    Studysummary This case report suggests that platelet-rich plasma injections may offer a new and potentially effective treatment for alopecia areata barbae, as demonstrated by notable hair regrowth in one patient over one year.
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