Progress in the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Aesthetic and Medical Dermatology

August 2020 in “ PubMed ”

Mao-Ying Lin, Chih-Yuan Lin, Sindy Hu, Wen-Hung Chung

platelet-rich plasma PRP androgenic alopecia alopecia areata chronic vitiligo melasma inflammatory nail disorders psoriasis hair density hair thickness

TLDR Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is effective in treating various skin conditions and improving hair density, thickness, and patient satisfaction, with lower relapse rates for Alopecia Areata.

Three years ago, a review titled "Progress in the Use of Platelet-rich Plasma in Aesthetic and Medical Dermatology" discussed the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in treating various dermatological conditions. PRP, a biological product derived from the plasma fraction of autologous blood, was found to be effective in skin rejuvenation, androgenic alopecia, alopecia areata, chronic vitiligo, melasma, inflammatory nail disorders, and psoriasis. PRP treatments showed improvements in hair density, thickness, and patient satisfaction. For Alopecia Areata, PRP injections had significantly lower relapse rates compared to traditional therapies. However, more detailed studies were suggested to standardize PRP preparation and optimize treatment methods.

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research Commentary on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Cicatricial Alopecia

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40 citations , July 2018 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal”

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24 citations , February 2018 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.

research The Effect of Autologous Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection on Female Pattern Hair Loss: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study

52 citations , February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

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research Mechanical and Controlled PRP Injections in Patients Affected by Androgenetic Alopecia

24 citations , January 2018 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments”

PRP injections effectively promote hair growth in androgenetic alopecia patients.

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348 citations , July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders”

Platelet-rich plasma shows promise for skin and hair treatments but needs more research and standardization.

research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women With Female Androgenetic Alopecia

3 citations , May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

PRP may help treat female hair loss, but more research needed.

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62 citations , January 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

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research Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women With Female Androgenetic Alopecia

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PRP shows potential for treating female hair loss, but more research needed.

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61 citations , October 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was found not effective in treating male-patterned hair loss.

research Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Pattern Hair Loss

42 citations , May 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology”

Using platelet-rich plasma, which is full of growth factors, can help treat pattern hair loss.

research The Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hair Regrowth: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

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Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.

research Successful Treatment of Corticosteroid-Resistant Ophiasis-Type Alopecia Areata with Platelet-Rich Plasma

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54 citations , January 2015 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration”

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research Role of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Chronic Alopecia Areata: Our Centre Experience

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research The Effect of CD34+ Cell-Containing Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection on Pattern Hair Loss: A Preliminary Study

88 citations , January 2014 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Injecting CD34+ cell-containing platelet-rich plasma into the scalp can improve hair count and thickness in people with pattern hair loss.

research A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active-Controlled, Half-Head Study to Evaluate the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Alopecia Areata

205 citations , August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair regrowth and decreased discomfort in alopecia patients, making it a potentially better and safer treatment option.

research The Role of Platelet Plasma Growth Factors in Male Pattern Baldness Surgery

251 citations , November 2006 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals”

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research Progress in the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Aesthetic and Medical Dermatology

3 citations , August 2020 in “PubMed”

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is effective in treating various skin conditions and improving hair density, thickness, and patient satisfaction, with lower relapse rates for Alopecia Areata.