Standardized Informed Consent Form for Clinicians Administering Platelet-Rich Plasma

April 2024 in “ Curēus ”

Satvik N Pai, Naveen Jeyaraman, Ravichandran Venkatasalam, Ravi VR, S. Ramasubramanian, Sangeetha Balaji, Arulkumar Nallakumarasamy, Shilpa Sharma, Bishnu Prasad Patro, Madhan Jeyaraman

platelet-rich plasma PRP

Studysummary This study developed a legally valid, evidence-based informed consent document specifically for platelet-rich plasma injections, intended to enhance patient rights and communication, and support legal defense in malpractice cases. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

Pai et al. developed a standardized informed consent form for platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to address medico-legal concerns and ensure patient rights. The form, created through literature review and interviews, was validated by legal experts and used with 172 patients over one year without issues. It promotes transparency, patient autonomy, and legal protection, enhancing communication and trust between patients and clinicians. The form has been well-received, and future efforts should focus on cross-cultural validation and adaptation to support patient-centered care and ethical standards.

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research Recurring Transient Lymphadenopathy After Microneedling With Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia

April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This letter highlights concerns about transient lymphadenopathy as a potential adverse effect of platelet-rich plasma combined with microneedling for alopecia, emphasizing the need to understand its underlying cause.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma: Current Applications in Dermatology

25 citations , September 2019 in “PubMed”

This review discusses the therapeutic potential of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology and highlights the need for standardized treatment protocols, but reports no new clinical results.

research Adverse Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling

3 citations , August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that platelet-rich plasma with microneedling for hair loss was mostly well tolerated, but some patients experienced mild side effects like scalp itching, transient hair shedding, and lymphadenopathy.

research The Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Hair Restoration and Facial Aesthetics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

31 citations , January 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

This review found that three monthly PRP injections improved hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, but more rigorous studies are needed for broader dermatological applications.

research Cervical Lymphadenopathy from PRP Treatment with Microneedling Therapy

7 citations , September 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

This case report describes a patient who developed acute, painful lymphadenopathy after microneedling with platelet-rich plasma, suggesting a need to include this potential risk in patient consent forms and education.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Loss

4 citations , August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in treating androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, observing overall positive clinical responses without identifiable complications, and reports no new clinical results.