573 A review of the use of platelet rich plasma for the treatment of androgenic alopecia

Androgenic Alopecia (AGA) commonly affects both men and women. Men are afflicted at rates as high as 80%, while 13% of premenopausal and close to 50% of postmenopausal women also demonstrate this form of hair loss. Available treatments include Minoxidil, a vasodilator, Finasteride, an androgen steroid hormone analogue, and hair transplantation. Minoxidil can cause headaches and weight gain and Finasteride can cause sexual dysfunction. Hair transplantation, although effective, has a very high cost and thus, is not a highly accessible treatment.

Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology - April 19, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: C. Stamatiou, S. Daunert, J. Jimenez Tags: Clinical Research: Patient Outcomes Research Source Type: research