TLDR PRP shows promise for hair growth, but more research and standardized protocols are needed.
The study analyzed global research trends on the application of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for hair growth from 2006 to 2023, revealing a significant increase in publications, especially after 2015. The United States led in the number of publications, followed by India, China, and Italy. The research focused on PRP's mechanisms of action, its effectiveness in treating various types of alopecia, and the need for standardized treatment protocols. Despite PRP's promise in treating hair loss, challenges such as data heterogeneity, lack of large-scale trials, and standardized protocols remain. Further research is needed to address these issues and advance the field.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may improve hair density and count in male pattern hair loss, but more high-quality research is needed.
18 citations,
March 2022 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help with various hair loss types, but more research is needed to find the best use method.
270 citations,
July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma can potentially promote hair growth by stimulating cell growth and increasing certain proteins.
148 citations,
March 2019 in “Journal of autoimmunity” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease causing patchy hair loss, often with other autoimmune disorders, but its exact causes are unknown.
4 citations,
November 2018 in “JAAD case reports” Alopecia areata can sometimes appear as a straight line of hair loss instead of round patches.
May 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” Combining platelet-rich plasma therapy with prostaglandin-F eye drops can significantly regrow hair in alopecia universalis.
110 citations,
December 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Alopecia areata is a genetic and immune-related hair loss condition that is often associated with other autoimmune diseases and does not typically cause permanent damage to hair follicles.
37 citations,
March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP treatment helped reverse hair thinning and promoted new hair growth.
