The Role of Platelet Rich Plasma Injections in Cases of Stress Incontinence

May 2022

Ahmed Samy Tahoon, Hossam El-Din Hussein Salem, Assem Anwar Abdo Mousa

Studysummary This study reported that women with stress urinary incontinence experienced significant symptom improvement at one and three months following autologous platelet-rich plasma injections, highlighting this minimally invasive treatment as effective and safe.

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research The Role of Platelet Rich Plasma Injections in Cases of Stress Incontinence

1 citations , May 2022

This study reported that women with stress urinary incontinence experienced significant symptom improvement at one and three months following autologous platelet-rich plasma injections, highlighting this minimally invasive treatment as effective and safe.

research A Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma: History, Biology, Mechanism of Action, and Classification

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Randomized Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Half-Head Study to Assess the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

research Randomized Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Half-Head Study to Assess the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia

136 citations , April 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery”

This study found that platelet-rich plasma significantly increased hair density and anagen hair proportions in androgenetic alopecia patients, suggesting potential as an adjuvant therapy.

research Current Concepts and Translational Uses of Platelet-Rich Plasma Biotechnology

12 citations , April 2015 in “InTech eBooks”

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for tissue repair and immune response, but more research is needed to fully understand it and optimize its use.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma: Applications in Dermatology

22 citations , January 2015 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas”

This review discusses the increased use of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology for conditions like skin ulcers and alopecia but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for more scientific evidence to support its benefits.

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

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.