Platelet-Rich Plasma in Melasma: A Systematic Review

    October 2021 in “ Dermatologic Surgery
    Rashmi Sarkar, Meenakshi Gupta
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    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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    technique to create small wounds in skin to activate collagen production and hair growth

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    Studysummary This review found that platelet-rich plasma shows potential in improving melasma, though its overall benefit varies across different treatment methods and may not enhance results when combined with certain other treatments.
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