Role of Platelet-rich Plasma in Treatment of Non-Scaring Alopecia

Autor: Monica Jain , Arun Singh , Rupa Kapadia , Dhirendra K Mahawar , Shivankan Kakkar , Jaya Dadhich
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: RUHS Journal of Health Sciences (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2456-8309
2582-3590
DOI: 10.37821/ruhsjhs.5.4.2020.339
Popis: Alopecia (baldness) refers to loss of hair from part of head (scalp) or whole body and can be temporary or permanent. It can be genetic, result of hormonal imbalance, medical diseases, auto-immune conditions, chemotherapy or a normal part of aging. Anybody can lose hair on their head, but it is more common in men. Androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata are common hair loss disorders affecting both men and women. AGA is the most common type of alopecia and is due to androgen hormone related problem and the major cause of AAis autoimmune disorder. Telogen effluvium is a common, transient form of hair loss that can be due to medication, pregnancy, hypothyroidism, or some type of physical or psychological stressor such as surgery or a severe illness.
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