Application of injection therapy in androgenic alopecia

doi:10.3760/cma.j.cn441417-20241213-14006

Abstract

Abstract:

Injection therapy is a significant treatment method for androgenic alopecia (AGA). Currently, local injections of platelet concentrates, botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A), stem cells, and stromal vascular fraction (SVF) have been used in clinical practice. This article offers a comprehensive review of these injection therapy methods in AGA.

Key words: Androgenetic alopecia, , Injection therapy, , Platelet concentrates, , Botulinum toxin type A, , Progress

摘要： 注射治疗是雄激素性脱发（androgenic alopecia，AGA）的重要治疗手段。目前，血小板浓缩提取物（platelet concentrates，PC）、A型肉毒毒素（botulinum toxin type A，BoNT/A）、干细胞和自体脂肪基质血管成分（stromal vascular fraction，SVF）的局部注射已被应用于临床。本文就这些注射治疗方法在AGA中的应用进行综述。

关键词: 雄激素性脱发, 注射治疗, 血小板浓缩提取物, A型肉毒毒素, 进展

Cao Yinghan, Gao Yu.

Application of injection therapy in androgenic alopecia [J]. International Medicine and Health Guidance News, 2025, 31(14): 2313-2316.

曹影菡高昱.

注射治疗在雄激素性脱发中的应用进展 [J]. 国际医药卫生导报, 2025, 31(14): 2313-2316.

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