Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Pattern Hair Loss
May 2016
in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”
TLDR Using platelet-rich plasma, which is full of growth factors, can help treat pattern hair loss.
The document from May 26, 2016, discussed the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the treatment of pattern hair loss. PRP is a solution derived from whole blood that is enriched in the platelet fraction, which serves as a reservoir of growth factors and cytokines. These molecules, when released, can activate various pathways that promote healing and tissue regeneration. PRP has been used in various medical specialties, including dermatology, for wound healing and complex surgeries. The document reviewed the molecular and cellular pathways upregulated by PRP that are important in hair folliculogenesis. It also examined clinical evidence from previously published studies involving the use of PRP for pattern hair loss.
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