August 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” This review examines the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma for treating hair loss, highlighting the lack of standardized protocols for PRP preparation and delivery and reporting no new clinical results.
12 citations
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January 2021 in “Springer eBooks”
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This review discusses recent literature on retinoids, platelet-rich plasma, and JAK inhibitors for hair loss treatments without offering new clinical results.
33 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that PRP injections improved hair density, quality, and thickness in males with androgenic alopecia compared to placebo, with reported high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
58 citations
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January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review evaluates the therapeutic potential of platelet-rich plasma for treating non-cicatricial alopecias and suggests it may be effective, though further research is needed to confirm its efficacy.
April 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy may reduce hair loss and enhance growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia without noted side effects, although larger controlled studies are needed.
July 2013 in “DeckerMed Medicine” This review discusses various types of hair loss, including androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata, and reports no new experimental findings.
July 2013 in “DeckerMed Family Medicine” This review discusses various types of alopecia, including androgenetic, diffuse, and cicatricial, along with their diagnosis and treatment, and reports no new experimental findings.
2 citations
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February 2009 in “Journal of Evidence-Based Medicine” This review of randomized controlled trials for alopecia areata treatments found that none were significantly better than placebo in promoting long-term hair growth, with most trials being small and poorly reported.