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A study on the efficacy of platelet rich plasma for the treatment of patterned hair loss

Background Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is a promising and novel therapy new therapy for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. There are various growth factors in PRP which induce the proliferation of dermal papilla cells.

Methods We selected twenty-five cases of both male and female pattern hair loss for the study.

Results Very good improvement was seen in 8 (32%) patients, good improvement was seen in 12 (48%) patients, average improvement, was seen in 2 (8%) and poor improvement, was seen in 3 (12%) patients. Regarding the side effects of PRP, bruising was seen in 2 (8%), pain was seen in 3 (12%). After 4 months of treatment, average hair count increased by 40% and average hair shaft diameter increased by 56%.

Conclusions PRP is a novel therapy, but is not an evidence-based therapy for the treatment of alopecia.