Variables Affecting the Potential Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatology

August 2020 in “ Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology ”

Khan Sharun, A. M. Pawde

platelet-rich plasma PRP dermatology platelet count red blood cell count RBC count leukocyte count activated platelets non-activated platelets gravitational centrifugation cell separators plateletpheresis anticoagulant centrifugation two-step gradient centrifugation

Studysummary This article discusses the therapeutic use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in dermatology, specifically its challenges and potential in treating conditions like lichen planopilaris, but reports no new findings.

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