Platelet-Rich Plasma, a Powerful Tool in Dermatology

February 2019 in “ Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine ”

William Merchán, Lina Andrea Gómez, María E. Chasoy, Camilo Alfonso, Ana Luisa Muñoz

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Studysummary This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for various dermatological conditions and highlights the need for more research to standardize its protocols and understand its biological mechanisms.

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research Trichologic Response of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia Is Maintained During Combination Therapy

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research An Overview of the Biology of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling as Potential Treatments for Alopecia Areata

12 citations , December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

This review discusses platelet-rich plasma and microneedling for alopecia areata, reporting promising small-scale findings but no new results, and suggests further trials to determine efficacy and specific disease subtype suitability.

research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review

153 citations , March 2017 in “Endocrine”

This review examines recent advances in understanding the pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia, highlighting two major genetic risk loci, but does not report new clinical findings.

Combined Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma with Microneedling Versus Microneedling with Distilled Water in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Concurrent Split-Face Study

research Combined Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma with Microneedling Versus Microneedling with Distilled Water in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Concurrent Split-Face Study

106 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma to microneedling improved outcomes for atrophic acne scars more than microneedling alone, according to both quantitative and qualitative assessments.

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

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This study found that platelet-rich plasma may have a role in treating chronic alopecia areata, but more long-term follow-up studies are needed to confirm its effectiveness and success rate.

research An Overview of Alopecias

53 citations , March 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine”

The document explains different types of hair loss, their causes, and treatments, and suggests future research areas.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatology: Boon or Bane?

119 citations , January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in various dermatological applications and reports no new clinical results; the authors call for more rigorous trials to confirm its effectiveness.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenic Alopecia: Myth or Effective Tool

115 citations , January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”

In this study, PRP injections increased hair count and reduced hair loss in patients with androgenic alopecia not responding to minoxidil and finasteride, with high patient satisfaction reported.

research Study of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Through a One-Year Period

164 citations , January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”

This study found that PRP injections may improve hair density and reduce hair loss in patients with androgenetic alopecia without significant side effects, but further research is needed to confirm efficacy.

research Alopecia: Evaluation and Treatment

76 citations , July 2011 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

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research Androgens and Alopecia

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