67 citations
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March 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the substantial impact of alopecia areata on patients' health-related quality of life, highlighting issues such as personality changes, emotional and social difficulties, and a common occurrence of alexithymia, and emphasizes the need for more specific assessment tools.
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January 2021
3 citations
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May 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” In this study, platelet-rich plasma injections improved hair density by 19.17% in men with androgenetic alopecia over six months, although results varied by alopecia pattern.
7 citations
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August 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Both surgical and non-surgical hair loss treatments lack a standard treatment plan and sufficient patient satisfaction data.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This review highlights new treatment options for hair restoration, including platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy, which have shown efficacy in increasing hair count and density for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, but presents no original clinical data.
43 citations
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March 2019 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that persistent chemotherapy-induced alopecia is often more severe and diffuse than alopecia from endocrine therapy, with both conditions negatively impacting patients' emotional wellbeing, and moderate to significant improvement was observed with dermatologic therapy.
7 citations
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January 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study found that the modified FACE-Q scales are effective for measuring patient satisfaction after hair transplantation, showing increased appearance satisfaction and perceived youthfulness six months post-surgery.
31 citations
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April 2018 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for facial rejuvenation, acne scarring, and androgenic alopecia and reports positive outcomes but emphasizes the need for standardized preparation and application methods.
52 citations
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May 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair density, thickness, and patient satisfaction in women with female pattern hair loss compared to a placebo.
87 citations
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that platelet-rich plasma did not significantly improve hair mass index or hair count in women with female androgenetic alopecia, though some patients perceived benefits in hair quality.
37 citations
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October 2015 in “European Journal of Human Genetics” This study found that a genetic model using SNPs can predict early-onset male-pattern baldness with moderate accuracy, which may assist in decisions about interventions.
164 citations
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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.
251 citations
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October 2006 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” In this study, platelet plasma growth factors from patients' autologous plasma improved follicular unit yield in baldness surgery by 15.1% compared to control areas.
191 citations
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December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is largely genetic, linked to the androgen receptor gene, and may relate to certain health issues.