Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia Compared to Placebo and Topical Minoxidil: A Systematic Review

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become an increasingly popular alternative or additional method in treating androgenic alopecia (AGA). AGA is a multifactorial disease, which testosterone plays significant role influencing hair growth. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness PRP treatment affecting men and women. research performed using following databases: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library. effects were measured with TrichoScan by comparing initial final density. A difference observed between areas scalp where injections made those saline administered. Compared conventional minoxidil 5% topical PRP, more effective alopecia. beneficial outcome combined therapy observed. Therefore, not only excellent for patients whom monotherapy did bring expected who experienced unacceptable side effects, but can also be used as complementary therapy.