17 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the need for personalized, evidence-based approaches but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” In this observational study, the combination of PRP and 5% minoxidil was more effective than minoxidil alone in promoting hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
4 citations
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December 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” In this study, manually prepared platelet-rich plasma did not show significant improvement in hair count or anagen hair proportion for men with androgenetic alopecia.
19 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” This study concluded that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair density, thickness, and scalp inflammation in both male and female pattern hair loss, with better outcomes in lower-grade cases.
53 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” 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.
12 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review outlines recent research on platelet-rich plasma, alone or combined with other therapies, for managing hair loss disorders, and discusses future prospects without reporting new clinical findings.
24 citations
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January 2018 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This review discusses advances in molecular biology and genetics related to androgenetic alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
153 citations
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March 2017 in “Endocrine” This review examines recent advances in understanding the pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms of androgenetic alopecia, highlighting two major genetic risk loci, but does not report new clinical findings.
70 citations
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reports that plasma rich in growth factors appeared to improve hair follicle regeneration and patient satisfaction in individuals with androgenetic alopecia, though further trials are needed.
214 citations
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September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly increased hair count and density in patients with male pattern hair loss without major side effects, suggesting it may be a safe and effective treatment option.
66 citations
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June 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review of 47 studies indicates that platelet preparations may significantly enhance cellular activity, wound healing, and facial aesthetic outcomes in facial plastic surgery, though potential publication bias should be considered.
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.
53 citations
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March 2014 in “Growth Hormone & IGF Research” This study found that IGF-1 injections increased hair follicle number and growth phase duration in wild-type mice, suggesting potential for baldness treatment.
29 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses the development of an algorithmic guideline for treating androgenetic alopecia in Asian patients, using the BASP classification to address limitations of previous guidelines, and reports no clinical results.
72 citations
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January 2012 in “Annals of Dermatology” In this study, IGF-I was shown to enhance human hair follicle growth, maintain the anagen phase, and increase expression of certain growth factors and anti-apoptotic markers.
89 citations
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December 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study describes characteristic trichoscopic features of various hair loss diseases and proposes an algorithmic method for diagnosing them, but reports no new clinical results.
136 citations
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June 2006 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that injecting PDGF-AA and -BB into mouse skin immediately triggered the hair growth cycle's anagen phase, suggesting potential treatment options for certain types of alopecia.
149 citations
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March 2004 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that minoxidil stimulates hair follicle growth by promoting dermal papilla cell survival and activating ERK and Akt pathways, which leads to increased proliferation and reduced cell death.
180 citations
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September 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses the psychological and social impacts of androgenetic alopecia and suggests that medical treatments can have some positive psychological effects, highlighting the condition's moderate stress and impact on body image.