Cyberspace Chat: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): Pseudoscience or Fact

The 2015 research article "Cyberspace Chat: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP): Pseudoscience or Fact" discussed the potential of PRP in treating hair loss, with mixed results found in the literature. Some studies showed positive effects of PRP on hair growth, while others did not. Medical professionals also had differing opinions on the use of PRP, with some advocating for its use alongside other treatments, and others expressing skepticism due to the rapid degradation of growth factors. The document also discussed a study by Cereveli that showed a significant increase in mean hair count and hair density in areas treated with PRP, and another by Takikawa et al. that found PRP & D/P MPs had a significant effect on increasing mean hair cross-section. However, the document highlighted the complexities of creating PRP and the need for individualized protocols. The author, RHT, suggested that PRP could play a role in treating male pattern baldness and alopecia areata, but did not provide specific study results or numbers to support this. The article concluded that more rigorous, larger-scale studies and standardization in PRP preparation and application methods were needed.