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Is Platelet Rich Plasma Injection An Effective Treatment For Hair Loss In Androgenic Alopecia And Alopecia Areata?, Maciej Stanczak Jan 2017

Is Platelet Rich Plasma Injection An Effective Treatment For Hair Loss In Androgenic Alopecia And Alopecia Areata?, Maciej Stanczak

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Objective: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not Platelet Rich Plasma is efficacious in regrowth of hair in both androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.

Study Design: Review of two blinded randomized controlled trials and one prospective cohort study. Populations studied were Adults over 18 with hair loss. All articles published in peer-reviewed journals in English.

Data Source: 3 articles found via PubMed and NCBI

Outcomes Measured: One prospective cohort study, and two randomized control trials evaluating hair regrowth after PRP scalp injections. Outcomes were reported by patient satisfaction, mean hair …