Platelet-Rich Plasma: Applications in Dermatology

    January 2015 in “ Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas ”
    Elena Conde Montero, Mar Santos, Rafael Ramos Fernández
    Studysummary This review discusses the increased use of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology for conditions like skin ulcers and alopecia but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for more scientific evidence to support its benefits.
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