July 2025 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy led to significantly increased hair growth and density compared to placebo in patients with androgenic alopecia over six months.
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January 2015 in “International journal for parasitology/International Journal for Parasitology” This study found that Schistosoma mansoni cercariae stimulate epidermal keratinocytes in mice, initiating pro-inflammatory responses and barrier repair mechanisms akin to those in wound healing.
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September 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study found that the activation of ER‑β increased keratinocyte proliferation and gene expression related to epidermal regeneration, enhancing wound healing in both cell models and rats.
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March 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found no evidence of increased keratinocyte proliferation in acne vulgaris, suggesting that other mechanisms may be responsible for hyperkeratinization in acne pathogenesis.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This systematic review found that platelet-rich plasma may increase hair density and count in male androgenetic alopecia, though limitations in study quality and consistency suggest further research is needed.