Platelet-Rich Plasma: Applications in Dermatology

    Elena Conde Montero, Mar Santos, Rafael Ramos Fernández
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    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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    autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

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    Studysummary This review discusses the increased use of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology for conditions like skin ulcers and alopecia but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for more scientific evidence to support its benefits.
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