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Platelet-Rich Plasma May Improve Hair Growth

Publish date:: September 23, 2019

Key clinical point: Scalp injections of platelet-rich plasma may improve hair density in pattern hair loss.

Major finding: Treatment with subcutaneous autologous platelet-rich plasma was associated with significant improvements in hair density in five of the seven studies.

Study details: A meta-analysis of seven randomized, controlled trials of autologous platelet-rich plasma for pattern hair loss.

Disclosures: Funding and conflicts of interest statements were not available.

Citation:

Dervishi G et al. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019 Aug 12. doi: 10.1111/jocd.13113.

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