Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Acne Scars

Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps improve atrophic acne scars.

This study compared fluid PRF and PRP for treating atrophic acne scars and found PRF to be more effective, particularly when combined with needling. Both treatments improved scars, but PRF showed higher therapeutic response, suggesting it as a superior alternative for acne scar treatment.

This study found that combining platelet-rich plasma with microneedling or fractional CO2 laser therapy was more effective in treating postacne atrophic scars than using these therapies alone, also boosting patient satisfaction.

This study reports that platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly improved hair regrowth in alopecia areata and reduced the severity of atrophic acne scars over six months, with generally mild side effects.

This study found that platelet-rich plasma appeared more effective than control treatments as an additional therapy for improving acne scars in several clinical trials.