Efficacy and Safety of Platelet Rich Plasma after Hair Transplantation of Male Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study

Abstract

Background: Numerous medications are used to treat androgenetic alopecia [AGA] which is a common dermatological disorder that has a negative psychological impact on those who are affected. However, hair transplantation, particularly using Follicular Unit Extraction [FUE], is still the standard surgical treatment for this condition.Aim of the work: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Platelet Rich Plasma [PRP] after hair transplantation by Follicular Unit Extraction [FUE] of males’ androgenetic alopecia.Patients and Methods: In this prospective study, 15 AGA patients treated with FUE plus PRP injections, Dermoscope was used to confirm the diagnosis and follow up.Results: There is significant increase in follicular hair density and length from baseline to the end of 6 month, no reported scalp redness beyond the first month.Conclusion: PRP after FUE giving faster hair density, reducing the catagen loss of transplanted hair, early recovery of the skin and faster appearance of new anagen hair.

Keywords

• aga
• fue
• prp