TLDR PRP could be a promising treatment for hair loss but needs more research.
The document analyzed the use of platelet-enriched plasma (PRP) for treating androgenetic alopecia. It suggested that PRP could be a new treatment option due to its role in hemostasis and tissue regeneration, driven by growth factors that regulate hair growth cycles. The study highlighted the importance of growth factors like insulin-like growth factor (IGF) in tissue repair, angiogenesis, proliferation, and cell differentiation. The practical application of PRP in various medical fields was summarized, and the need for standardization and further study of PRP use based on the stage of androgenetic alopecia in men and women was emphasized.
64 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP treatment may increase hair density and reduce hair loss, but more research is needed.
70 citations,
February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Treatment with plasma rich in growth factors improved hair density and thickness for hair loss patients.
63 citations,
October 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) increases the number of new hair follicles and speeds up hair formation.
277 citations,
June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions control hair growth cycles through specific molecular signals.
4 citations,
August 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.
53 citations,
June 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
8 citations,
January 2016 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” PRGF treatment is safer and more effective for hair loss than topical minoxidil.
Stem cell therapy shows promise for treating hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations,
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” New methods to test hair growth treatments have been developed.
