Was It Gold That Shone? Platelet-Rich Plasma Applications, Outcomes, and Safety Considerations

    January 2019 in “ Springer eBooks ”
    Lucía Jáñez, Paloma Tejero, Marina Battistella
    Image of study
    TLDR Platelet-rich plasma therapy may have benefits and is generally safe, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
    The document from 2019 provides a comprehensive review of the applications, outcomes, and safety considerations of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy in various medical fields, including dermatology, hair loss, aesthetic medicine, orthopedics, and tissue engineering. PRP has been shown to improve healing, reduce inflammation, and enhance pain management in several conditions such as skin ulcers, osteoarthritis, and chronic wounds. It has also been used effectively for facial rejuvenation, acne scarring, and alopecia, with some studies indicating increased hair density and thickness. However, the evidence supporting PRP's efficacy and safety is still considered low, and larger, well-designed trials are necessary to validate its use. Safety concerns such as the potential risks of carcinogenesis and metastasis are mentioned, but these are not conclusively linked to PRP treatments. The document concludes that while PRP has potential benefits and is generally safe, further rigorous studies are needed to fully assess its safety and efficacy.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    13 / 13 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 79 results

      community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease

      in Treatment  87 upvotes 4 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.
      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community What else is good. Besides the big 3.

      in Chat  34 upvotes 2 months ago
      Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.

      community New and Interesting HairLoss Studies/Papers/Reviews

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

      community To my fellow under 20s that are balding

      in Chat  127 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about young men under 20 experiencing hair loss. They discuss their experiences and treatments used, including finasteride (fin) and minoxidil (min).

    Related Research

    2 / 2 results