Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatology: Boon or Bane?

January 2014 in “ Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology ”

Arshdeep, Muthu Sendhil Kumaran

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Studysummary This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in various dermatological applications and reports no new clinical results; the authors call for more rigorous trials to confirm its effectiveness.

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