Platelet Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Scarring Alopecia Due to Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
March 2022
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Studysummary This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in treating various forms of alopecia, including androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata, but provides no new clinical results.
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The document discussed the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a treatment for scarring alopecia caused by discoid lupus erythematosus. PRP, which is an autologous concentration of plasma with platelets up to 7 times higher than normal, was originally used to enhance connective tissue regeneration in orthopedic surgery. It had also shown benefits in treating various forms of non-scarring alopecia, including androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata. However, the document did not provide specific details on the study size or outcomes related to its use in scarring alopecia due to discoid lupus erythematosus.
