Research Progress on Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

    March 2026 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”
    Zetian Zhong, Li Luo, Lixiang Zhao … Yanxin Lu
    Studysummary This review discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenic alopecia and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for standardized protocols and large-scale studies to confirm its long-term efficacy.
    Automatically generated from the study's abstract, not written by a person, and not a review of the full paper. Not medical advice or a treatment recommendation. Read the original study, and consult a qualified healthcare professional before changing treatment. Full disclaimer
    Read the full study on onlinelibrary.wiley.com →
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study 44

    1. Analyzing Efficacy of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil, Topical Minoxidil, and Platelet-Rich Plasma with Topical Minoxidil Combination in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Observer Blinded Trial Archives of Dermatological Research · 2025
    2. Novel Method for Preparation of Autologous Leucocyte Rich Platelet Rich Plasma (L-PRP) Under Closed System and Assessment of Its Clinical Efficacy in Androgenic Alopecia: A Retrospective Cohort Study Journal of Plastic Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery · 2025
    3. Recipient Site Necrosis After Follicular Unit Excision Technique for Hair Transplantation: Evaluation of 18 Patients Aesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2024
    4. Androgenetic Alopecia: Therapy Update Drugs · 2023
    5. Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Current Guidance and Unmet Needs Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2023
    6. A Split Scalp Study to Evaluate the Effects of Platelet Rich Plasma Prepared by Two Different Methods in Androgenetic Alopecia Australasian Journal of Dermatology · 2023
    7. Use of Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma on Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Aesthetic Surgery Journal · 2023
    8. Platelet Lysate Promotes Hair Growth: In Vitro and In Vivo Mechanism and Randomized, Controlled Trial Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy · 2023
    9. Effect of Platelet Counts and Activator in Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia, Split-Head Comparison: A Randomised, Double-Blind Study Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology · 2023
    10. Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials on Patient Safety, Efficacy and Outcomes Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2022
    11. What's New in Therapy for Male Androgenetic Alopecia? American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2022
    12. Reply to: Platelet-Rich Plasma Application by Dermapen Microneedling and Intradermal Point-by-Point Injection Methods, and Their Comparison with Clinical Findings and Trichoscan in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia Dermatologic Therapy · 2022
    13. Combination Therapy with Platelet-Rich Plasma and Minoxidil Leads to Better Clinical Results Than Monotherapy in Men with Androgenetic Alopecia International Journal of Trichology · 2022
    14. Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hair Loss—Mechanism, Preparation, and Classification Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2021
    15. Applications of the Regenerative Capacity of Platelets in Modern Medicine Cytokine & growth factor reviews · 2021
    16. Treatment Options for Androgenetic Alopecia: Efficacy, Side Effects, Compliance, Financial Considerations, and Ethics Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2021
    17. Platelet Rich Plasma Application by Dermapen Microneedling and Intradermal Point-by-Point Injection Methods, and Their Comparison with Clinical Findings and Trichoscan in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia Dermatologic Therapy · 2021
    18. Androgenetic Alopecia Among Hospital Staff: A Study of Prevalence, Types, and a Comparison with the General Population in a Secondary Hospital in China Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2021
    19. Finasteride for Hair Loss: A Review Journal of Dermatological Treatment · 2021
    20. Adipose Mesenchymal Stem Cells Combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma Accelerate Diabetic Wound Healing by Modulating the Notch Pathway Stem Cell Research & Therapy · 2021
    21. The Effects of Lower vs Higher Cell Number of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Hair Density and Diameter in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo, Parallel-Group Half-Scalp IRB-Approved Study Aesthetic Surgery Journal · 2021
    22. Evidence from a Humanized Mouse Model of Androgenetic Alopecia That Platelet-Rich Plasma Stimulates Hair Regrowth, Hair Shaft Diameter, and Vellus-to-Terminal Hair Reconversion In Vivo British Journal of Dermatology · 2021
    23. Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenic Alopecia: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study and Combined Mice Model Experiment Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2021
    24. Photobiomodulation: The Clinical Applications of Low-Level Light Therapy Aesthetic Surgery Journal · 2021
    25. Platelet-Rich Plasma with Microneedling in Androgenetic Alopecia: Study of Efficacy of the Treatment and the Number of Sessions Required Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery · 2021
    26. A Randomized Blinded Retrospective Study: The Combined Use of Micro-Needling Technique, Low-Level Laser Therapy, and Autologous Non-Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma Improves Hair Re-Growth in Patients with Androgenic Alopecia Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy · 2020
    27. Evaluation of Platelet-Rich Plasma as a Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2020
    28. The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2020
    29. Oral Minoxidil Treatment for Hair Loss: A Review of Efficacy and Safety Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2020
    30. Cross-Sectional Quality of Life Assessment in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia Dermatologic Therapy · 2020
    31. Advances in Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy in Androgenic Alopecia and Hair Loss: Wnt Pathway, Growth Factor, and Mesenchymal Stem Cell Signaling Impact Analysis on Cell Growth and Hair Follicle Development Cells · 2019
    32. Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling Improve Hair Growth in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia When Used as an Adjuvant to Minoxidil Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2019
    33. A Study to Compare the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Minoxidil Therapy for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia International Journal of Trichology · 2019
    34. Treatment of Male Pattern Alopecia with Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Double-Blind Controlled Study with Analysis of Platelet Number and Growth Factor Levels Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
    35. Trichologic Response of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia Is Maintained During Combination Therapy Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 2018
    36. Evidence-Based Guideline for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia in Women and Men – Short Version Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2017
    37. Platelet-Rich Plasma with Microneedling in Androgenetic Alopecia Along with Dermoscopic Pre- and Post-Treatment Evaluation Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology · 2017
    38. A Mechanistic Model of Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Androgenetic Alopecia Dermatologic Surgery · 2016
    39. The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hair Regrowth: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Stem Cells Translational Medicine · 2015
    40. Conditions Simulating Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology · 2015
    41. Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia Asian Journal of Transfusion Science · 2015
    42. Androgenetic Alopecia: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update American Journal of Clinical Dermatology · 2014
    43. Quality of Life Assessment in Male Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia: Results of a Prospective, Multicenter Study Annals of Dermatology · 2012
    44. The Role of Platelet Plasma Growth Factors in Male Pattern Baldness Surgery Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals · 2006