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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy has shown promising results. This study aimed to analyze the hospital data for the clinical efficiency of PRP therapy in comparison to topical minoxidil among AA.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This retrospective single-centre cohort study analysed the patients treated in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Sixty-two case records with AA were retrieved, and their treatment options were analysed. Retrieved data were analysed using SPSS v26.0.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Forty complete case records were included for detailed comparison with 20 records in each group of PRP and minoxidil. Twelve had discontinued therapy and analysis included 28 records. 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