Efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma therapy versus topical Minoxidil in men with moderate androgenetic alopecia: a randomized open-label trial

Figures & data

Figure 1. Consort diagram indicating participant disposition.

Table 1. Baseline parameters of treatment groups.

Parameters	Minoxidil (N = 32)	PRP (N = 32)
Age (years), Mean ± SD	27.09 ± 3.13	26.61 ± 3.05
Duration of disease (years), Mean ± SD	1.90 ± 0.7	1.74 ± 0.5
Family history of AGA, n (%)	16 (50)	12 (39)
Baseline Hamilton-Norwood grade, n (%)
III	20 (62.5)	19 (59)
IV	12 (37.5)	13 (41)

Figure 2. Baseline (a,b) and week 24 (c,d) global photographs of a responder with AGA in Minoxidil group.

Figure 3. Baseline (a,b) and week 24 (c,d) global photographs of a responder with AGA in PRP group.

Figure 4. Mean change from baseline in target area total hair count, density and terminal hair count at week 12 for minoxidil and PRP groups.

Table 2. Panel global photographic assessment at week 24 in hair growth across the treatment groups.

Assessment	PRP N = 32	Topical minoxodil N = 32
n	25	26
Responders	12	18
Dense regrowth	0	1
Moderate regrowth	8	12
Minimal regrowth	4	5
Non-responders	13	8
No change	12	7
Minimal loss	1	1
Moderate loss	0	0
Dense loss	0	0

Data availability statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author [SR], upon reasonable request.