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November 2017 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” All types of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can treat hair loss, but homologous PRP works best due to its higher platelet count and growth factors from multiple donors.
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Integrin alphavbeta6 is important for wound healing and hair growth, and blocking it may improve these processes.