Platelet Rich Plasma in Dermatology and Cosmetology
February 2020
in “
International journal of research in dermatology
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Studysummary This review discusses the potential applications of platelet rich plasma in dermatology and cosmetology for conditions like alopecia and skin rejuvenation and reports no new clinical findings. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapies gained popularity in the last decade, particularly in dermatology and cosmetology for treating conditions like alopecia, skin rejuvenation, wound healing, scar revision, and tissue regeneration. PRP is derived from the patient's own blood, and this review aimed to enhance clinicians' understanding of PRP's potential applications and the pathologies it can address.