A Study to Compare the Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma and Minoxidil Therapy for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the most common cause of hair loss in men with limited treatment options. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is one of the newer treatment options in the management of AGA which has shown promising results.

Aims and objectives

This study was aimed at comparing the clinical efficacy of PRP therapy with minoxidil therapy.

Materials and methods

In the study, patients were randomized into two groups - Group A (given PRP therapy) and Group B (given minoxidil therapy). Both groups were followed up over a period of 6 months, and final analysis was done with the help of global photography, hair pull test, standardized hair growth questionnaire, patient satisfaction score; in addition, a comparison of platelet counts in PRP was done, t

SUBMITTER: Verma K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6463452 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature