Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Revolutionary Therapeutic Option in Multi-Disciplinary Indications

January 2024 in “ Journal of Education, Health and Sport ”

Aleksandra Kiełkowicz, Piotr Pisera, Filip Pactwa, Zuzanna Popińska, Bartłomiej Żmuda, Daniel Ślusarczyk, Wiktoria Jakubowska, Michał Żuberek

platelet-rich plasma PRP androgenic alopecia

TLDR More research is needed to fully understand the benefits of platelet-rich plasma in medicine.

The study discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a plasma with high platelet concentrations, in various medical fields such as orthopaedics, dermatology, maxillofacial surgery, and dentistry. It has been used for wound healing, tissue regeneration, and minimally invasive therapeutic solutions, particularly on ligament and tendon tissues. In aesthetic medicine and dermatology, PRP has been applied for treating acne, androgenic alopecia, and delaying tissue ageing. Despite its therapeutic efficacy and low risk, the study concludes that more high-quality studies are needed for more reliable data on PRP use.

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research Comparison of the Efficacy of Homologous and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treating Androgenic Alopecia

24 citations , November 2017 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

All types of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can treat hair loss, but homologous PRP works best due to its higher platelet count and growth factors from multiple donors.