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Platelet rich plasma in androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review
Author(s) -
Lotti Torello,
Goren Andy,
Verner Ines,
D'Alessio Patrizia A.,
Franca Katlein
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.12837
Subject(s) - medicine , platelet rich plasma , randomized controlled trial , dermatology , intensive care medicine , hair loss , medline , surgery , platelet , political science , law
In recent years, dozens of manufacturers and clinics have been promoting the use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) procedures for skin and hair regeneration. Well‐designed randomized controlled studies for these procedures are lacking. In this communication, we review the efficacy and safety of PRP procedures for androgenetic alopecia from multiple published peer‐reviewed studies. The conclusion of our analysis is that until the present moment there is not enough evidence for the use of PRP procedures in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. We hope that this review will help practitioners and patients to make better‐informed treatment decisions.