Clinical Application of Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Dermatology

    August 2021 in “ International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology ”
    Qing-Yun Wu, Qian Zhang, Fang Fang, Wenbo Bu
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    TLDR Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) can speed up healing in chronic wounds, improve hair density, and act as a natural filler for skin rejuvenation, but its use in hair loss treatment needs more evaluation.
    Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF), a second-generation platelet concentrate, has shown potential in dermatology due to its high concentration of growth factors and cytokines. It has been used in the treatment of chronic wounds, androgenic alopecia (AGA), skin rejuvenation, autologous fat transplantation, and vitiligo treatment. PRF has shown to increase the speed of healing in chronic wounds, improve hair density in AGA treatment, and act as a natural filler in skin rejuvenation. In a clinical trial with 25 patients, PRF combined with fat was found to be more effective than fat and Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in facial lipostructure surgery. However, the application of PRF in hair loss management is still in the early stages and requires further evaluation in high-quality randomized controlled trials. The document also highlights the need for a standardized protocol and large-scale studies for PRF treatment.
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