Follicular Unit Extraction with or without Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of and Rogenetic Alopecia

Authors

  • Ahmed Ali Khashaba Department of Plastic Surgery, Zagazig University Hospitals, Zagazig, Egypt Author
  • Alaa Nabil El Sadek Department of Plastic Surgery, Zagazig University Hospitals, Zagazig, Egypt Author
  • Ayman Fikry Mehanna Department of Plastic Surgery, Zagazig University Hospitals, Zagazig, Egypt. Author
  • Moataz Mahmoud Mohammed Rabie Department of Plastic Surgery, Zagazig University Hospitals, Zagazig, Egypt Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61841/xs0xfz90

Keywords:

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA).

Abstract

 Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a genetically determined phenomenon that is defined by gradual loss and reduction of normal thick hair follicles. This study aimed to determine if Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) assists in Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) or not  This is a prospective comparative study that was performed in the period from January 2019 to January 2020 in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Department of Zagazig University Hospitals. This study included 16 patients with androgenic alopecia checked at Plastic Surgery Outpatient Clinic, Zagazig University Hospitals. Patients included in the study was divided into two groups according to receiving RPR or not, Group (1); 8 Patients treated with FUE with PRP. Group (2); 8 Patients treated with FUE without PRP.  

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Published

28.02.2021

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Vol. 25 No. 1 (2021): 25 (1) 2021

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Follicular Unit Extraction with or without Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of and Rogenetic Alopecia. (2021). International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 25(1), 35-43. https://doi.org/10.61841/xs0xfz90