Dermatol. praxi. 2022;16(4):228-230 | DOI: 10.36290/der.2022.046
Platelet-rich plasma and topical finasteride for androgenic alopecia: a case study
- Dermatovenerologiká klinika 3. LF UK a FNKV, Praha
Androgenic alopecia is a common hair loss disorder caused by genetic and hormonal factors that are characterized by androgen-related progressive thinning of scalp hair in a defined pattern. First-line therapy for androgenic alopecia is topical minoxidil but due to its limited effect platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become an effective alternative treatment. This case study presents a 35 year old male with androgenic alopecia treated with topical minoxidil for 3 years with minimal results. After 2 applications of PRP treatment with concomitant topical minoxidil and topical finasteride significant regrowth was seen within 3 months. This combined treatment proved significantly more effective in the treatment of androgenic alopecia than topical minoxidil alone in this patient.
Keywords: platelet-rich plasma, androgenic alopecia, finasteride.
Accepted: November 29, 2022; Published: December 1, 2022 Show citation
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