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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is increasingly popular for the treatment of hair loss, a common and psychologically taxing condition (Tabolli et al., Am J Clin Dermatol. 14(2):139–45, 2013; Alfonso et al., Curr Med Res Opin. 21(11):1829–36, 2005). PRP has been shown to be a safe and effective adjuvant for the treatment of alopecia. Various techniques for preparation and classification systems have evolved in recent years. This chapter provides an overview of the proposed mechanism of action, classifications, current applications, and techniques for preparation. In addition, the authors report their experience and validated outcomes at a large academic institution. Finally, guides to getting started with PRP and common pitfalls are discussed.

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Meyers, A.E., Jin, A., Kwiecien, G.J., Zins, J.E. (2021). Basic Science of PRP. In: Khetarpal, S. (eds) Aesthetic Clinician's Guide to Platelet Rich Plasma. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81427-4_2

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