6 citations
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September 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” 8 citations
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses dermatologists' expert opinions on choosing effective and safe treatments for managing androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new research findings.
20 citations
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September 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair diameter and density, stopped hair fall, and boosted hair growth in men with hair loss, with no reported side effects.
16 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This study found that men with early-onset androgenic alopecia had a higher prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to controls without the condition.
74 citations
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January 2015 in “Asian Journal of Transfusion Science” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections led to improvements in hair counts, thickness, and strength in patients with androgenic alopecia, showing promise as an effective treatment with no major adverse effects.
119 citations
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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.
164 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that PRP injections may improve hair density and reduce hair loss in patients with androgenetic alopecia without significant side effects, but further research is needed to confirm efficacy.
2 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that the cross-section trichometer (HairCheck device) can accurately and sensitively measure hair mass index changes, offering a convenient tool for assessing hair density and diameter in patients with alopecia.
88 citations
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This article reviews recent advancements in understanding and treating androgenetic alopecia, focusing on new genetic insights, stem cell roles, and diagnostic tools, without reporting new clinical results.
270 citations
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March 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that autologous platelet-rich plasma increased hair growth potential by enhancing dermal papilla cell proliferation and stimulating key signaling pathways in both cell cultures and mice models.
37 citations
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March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” This small study observed that infusing platelet rich plasma into the scalp reversed hair miniaturization and stimulated new hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata over 8 months.
28 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, researchers found that the existing Norwood and Hamilton classifications for androgenetic alopecia in Indian males had significant limitations, with 18% of cases not fitting into existing pattern categories.
