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Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in Vietnamese patients.
Patients and methods: A prospective, non-controlled clinical study was conducted on 41 patients (17 men and 24 women) diagnosed with AGA. PRP was prepared using a standardized double-spin centrifugation protocol and injected subdermally at affected scalp areas. Patients underwent three PRP sessions at four-week intervals.
Results: PRP treatment significantly increased hair density from 40.76 ± 14.26 hairs/cm² at T0 to 66.00 ± 18.00 hairs/cm² at T3 (p < 0.05). The percentage of patients with a positive hair pull test decreased from 75.6% (T0) to 12.2% (T3) (p < 0.05). A moderate positive correlation was observed between platelet concentration and hair density improvement (ρ = 0.455, p < 0.001). Patient satisfaction was high, 97.6% satisfied and very satisfied, and only mild, transient adverse effects were noted.
Conclusion: PRP is an effective and well-tolerated therapy for AGA, significantly improving hair density and reducing hair shedding.
期刊介绍:
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that focuses on the latest clinical and experimental research in all aspects of skin disease and cosmetic interventions. Normal and pathological processes in skin development and aging, their modification and treatment, as well as basic research into histology of dermal and dermal structures that provide clinical insights and potential treatment options are key topics for the journal.
Patient satisfaction, preference, quality of life, compliance, persistence and their role in developing new management options to optimize outcomes for target conditions constitute major areas of interest.
The journal is characterized by the rapid reporting of clinical studies, reviews and original research in skin research and skin care.
All areas of dermatology will be covered; contributions will be welcomed from all clinicians and basic science researchers globally.