Applications and Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatology: A Clinical Review

    July 2018 in “ Journal of cosmetic dermatology ”
    Mei‐Jie Zhang, Gajin Park, Bingrong Zhou, Dan Luo
    Studysummary This review summarizes clinical and comparative trials on platelet-rich plasma in dermatology and concludes that while PRP shows significant improvements, more randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness for widespread use.
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