Efficacy of Activated 3X Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia.

BACKGROUND

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has shown remarkable beneficial effects without any major adverse reactions in the treatment of androgenic alopecia .The growth factors in activated autologous PRP induces the proliferation of dermal papilla cells.

OBJECTIVES

To investigate the clinical efficacy of Platelet Rich Plasma prepared using Merisis One Step Gel Separation Technology in treatment of androgenic alopecia.

METHODS

Five patients were given autologous PRP injections on the affected area of alopecia over a period of three months at interval of two - three weeks and results were assessed.

RESULTS

Three months after the treatment, the patients presented clinical improvement in the hair counts, hair thickness, hair root strength and overall alopecia.

CONCLUSION

PRP appears to be a cheap, effective and promising therapy for androgenic alopecia with no major adverse effects.