Review
A Comparative Study of Topical Procapil With Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Versus Topical Redensyl, Saw Palmetto, and Biotin With Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia.
Pavithra Tr, Rajashekar Ts, Suresh Kumar K, Harish Prasanna
ReviewCureus2023
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Research Facts
A Comparative Study of Topical Procapil With Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Versus Topical Redensyl, Saw Palmetto, and Biotin With Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia.
Pavithra Tr, Rajashekar Ts, Suresh Kumar K, Harish Prasanna
Review · Moderate · 2023 · Cureus
Findings

In a head-to-head test of 54 men with hair loss, the combination of redensyl, saw palmetto, and biotin paired with PRP showed statistically better results than procapil with PRP. However, the study doesn't specify how much better—just that the difference was measurable. Both groups improved, so procapil + PRP still works; it's just not the stronger option in this comparison.

Design: Review
Evidence: Moderate
Journal: Cureus
Methodology

Researchers divided 54 male patients with androgenetic alopecia into two groups and treated one with procapil + PRP and the other with redensyl, saw palmetto, biotin + PRP over four sessions. They measured results using blinded photo analysis, meaning the person scoring didn't know which treatment each patient received.

Funded By

Funding not disclosed in abstract