Adverse Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling

August 2019 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Olivera Stojadinović, Brian Morrison, Antonella Tosti

platelet-rich plasma microneedling androgenetic alopecia alopecia areata scalp itching telogen effluvium lymphadenopathy inflammatory response mediators cellular pathways PRP

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Platelet-Rich Plasma →

growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

Microneedling →

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

Alopecia Areata →

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

Studysummary This study found that platelet-rich plasma with microneedling for hair loss was mostly well tolerated, but some patients experienced mild side effects like scalp itching, transient hair shedding, and lymphadenopathy.

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