Platelet Rich Plasma in Dermatology and Cosmetology

    Shobhit Mohan, Lalit Mohan, Renu Sangal, Neelu Singh
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    TLDR PRP therapy is effective for hair loss, skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and scar treatment.
    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.
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