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May 2014 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” In this study, intradermal injections of autologous platelet-rich fibrin matrix significantly increased hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia at 2 and 3 months after initial treatment.
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June 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This review of 47 studies indicates that platelet preparations may significantly enhance cellular activity, wound healing, and facial aesthetic outcomes in facial plastic surgery, though potential publication bias should be considered.
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September 2016 in “PubMed” In this study, platelet-rich fibrin matrix combined with follicular unit transplantation increased hair follicle numbers in men with androgenetic alopecia on the treated side of the scalp after six months.
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January 2021 This review covers the use of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology for wound healing, hair restoration, skin rejuvenation, and dermal augmentation, and notes the need for standardized guidelines.