Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Intraoperative Holding Solution in Hair Transplantation

Efficacy and Safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Intraoperative Holding Solution in Hair Transplantation

The goal of this study is to determine the efficacy of using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) versus 0.9% normal saline as a storage solution during follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplantation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male patients who have androgenetic alopecia
• Patients who are interested in having their hair transplanted

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with comorbidities
• History of keloids or hypertrophic scarring
• Low donor area density
• Other causes of alopecia
• Scalp infections
• Patients with a bleeding tendency
• Patients on anticoagulant therapy
• Patients who are HIV-positive or Hepatitis B- or C-positive