Open AccessA meta-analysis on evidence of platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia
Author(s) -
Salvatore Giordano,
Marco Romeo,
Pietro Di Summa,
Andre' Salval,
Petteri Lankinen
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
international journal of trichology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.494
H-Index - 22
eISSN - 0974-9241
pISSN - 0974-7753
DOI - 10.4103/ijt.ijt_74_16
Subject(s) - platelet rich plasma , confidence interval , medicine , meta analysis , psychosocial , gastroenterology , dermatology , urology , surgery , platelet , psychiatry
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has gained popularity among different surgical specialities for improving various conditions. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common disorder, with possible psychosocial implications. Plastic surgeons have increased the practice of PRP injections for hair restoration. A meta-analysis on this topic was performed comparing local injection of PRP versus control to investigate the efficacy of local PRP injections in AGA.