15 citations
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  July 2021   in “JAMA Dermatology”    Androgenetic alopecia negatively affects quality of life and self-esteem, especially in women, but not depression.  
     
           6 citations
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  March 2020   in “Journal of International Medical Research”    Early hair loss common in Chinese males, linked to family history and smoking; early treatment advised.  
     
           21 citations
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  June 2019   in “Dermatologic Surgery”    Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment has been found effective in promoting hair growth for alopecia patients, with minimal side effects like temporary pain and redness.  
     
           320 citations
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  December 2018   in “Frontiers in Immunology”    Changing how mesenchymal stromal cells are grown can improve their healing abilities.  
     
           45 citations
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  September 2018   in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology”    PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, with three initial monthly injections and maintenance every 3-6 months.  
     
           23 citations
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  June 2018   in “Facial Plastic Surgery”    Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a low-risk treatment for Androgenic Alopecia (AGA) that generally improves hair count or density, but more research is needed for optimization.  
     
           37 citations
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  May 2018   in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”    PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, but needs standardized preparation and composition.  
     
           53 citations
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  June 2017   in “Skin appendage disorders”    PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.  
     
           37 citations
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  February 2017   in “Anais Brasileiros De Dermatologia”    AGA more common in men, increases with age, linked to family history, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking.  
               27 citations
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  January 2017   in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”    PRP injections can help increase hair density and thickness in men with hair loss.  
     
           33 citations
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  January 2017   in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”    Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat male pattern hair loss, improving hair density and quality with high patient satisfaction.  
     
           113 citations
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  July 2015   in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”    Platelet-rich plasma may help with hair growth and skin quality but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.  
     
           34 citations
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  July 2014   in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”    Hair loss linked to metabolic issues and insulin resistance; early assessment may reduce future health risks.  
     
           164 citations
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  January 2014   in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”    PRP injections increase hair density and satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia patients.  
     
           38 citations
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  November 2013   in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”    Higher BMI links to worse hair loss in Taiwanese men.  
     
           91 citations
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  November 2007   in “Archives of Dermatology”    Smoking linked to hair loss in Asian men.