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

TLDR A standardized consent form for PRP injections improves patient trust and legal protection.

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”

Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can cause temporary, painful lymph node swelling in some patients.

research Adverse Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling

3 citations , February 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

PRP with microneedling is generally safe but can cause minor side effects like scalp itching, temporary hair shedding, and swollen lymph nodes.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma: Current Applications in Dermatology

25 citations , September 2019 in “PubMed”

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

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can promote hair growth and improve facial aesthetics, including reducing acne scars and facial burns, and it works best with three initial monthly injections.

research Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Loss

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

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.

research Cervical Lymphadenopathy from PRP Treatment with Microneedling Therapy

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

A patient had painful swollen lymph nodes after a cosmetic skin and hair treatment, suggesting doctors should warn about this risk.

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research Comparison of the Efficacy of Homologous and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treating Androgenic Alopecia

24 citations , February 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”

All types of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can treat hair loss, but homologous PRP works best due to its higher platelet count and growth factors from multiple donors.