Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a common hair loss disorder, especially in men and the elderly. The objective of this study was to analyze the therapeutic effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and embedded sutures in patients with AGA. This week’s “ Journal Watch ” discusses a clinical trial published in the journal Clinics in Dermatology, entitled “ Synergistic Effect of Platelet-rich Plasma Injections and Scalp Lifting in Androgenetic Alopecia”.
Authors: Ming-Chou Ku, Lean-San Teh, Po-Ming Chen, Ting-I Yang, Ji-Ching Lai Key takeaways: The combined PRP injection/suture embedded treatment effectively increased the scalp thickness, enhanced hair diameter, and increased scalp perfusion in patients with AGA. Objective: To analyze the therapeutic effects of platelet-rich plasma injections and embedded sutures in patients with AGA. Study type: Controlled study Participants: 4 What…
