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Abstract

Objective: AGA is a type of hair loss seen predominantly in men affecting their self-image and health related quality of life. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is considered effective for all sorts of hair loss, including Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) due to the presence of growth factors in PRP. However, due to variations in the procedures followed in PRP preparation, this calls for further research.
Study Design: A Randomized Control Trial.
Place and duration of the study: Study was conducted at Dermatology OPD in PEMH (Pak Emirates Military Hospital) Rawalpindi. The duration Form 01 June to 30 November 2024.
Methodology: In this study we intend to evaluate the efficacy of two different techniques of preparing PRP for treatment of patients with AGA using SALT and Likert scores. This was a Randomized Double blinded study where in 60 patients (age between 22 to 60 years) with moderate to severe Androgenetic Alopecia were randomized into Group A (single spin PRP) and Group B (double spin PRP). Treatment was administered at 0,3 and 6 weeks and later followed up at 8th week .The primary outcome measure was proportion of patients achieving mild improvement in SALT score and significant improvement in Likert score. We assessed PRP therapies containing single-spin and double-spin techniques for the treatment of AGA.
Keywords: Plasma Therapy, Hair Loss, Platelet Rich Plasma