January 2024 in “Biomedicines” Using stem cells from hair follicles to treat female hair loss is safe and effective after six months.
Plasma gel and PRP treatments improve skin and hair with minimal side effects.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injecting a person's own fat into their scalp may help regrow hair and improve hair thickness in different types of hair loss.
November 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Cells that move well may improve hair loss treatments by entering hair follicles.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Transplanting one's own hair follicle cells can improve hair loss in men and women, and is particularly effective in women.
July 2023 in “Clinical dermatology review” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is better than PRP for treating scalp alopecia areata, leading to faster and more complete hair regrowth.
June 2023 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Stem cell therapy from hair follicles effectively treats advanced hair loss with minimal side effects.
January 2023 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” Injecting a cell suspension from hair follicles increased hair density in a balding patient.
June 2022 in “Al-Azhar International Medical Journal /Al-Azhar International Medical Journal” Adding nano fat to hair transplants improves results for scar-related hair loss.
May 2019 in “Cytotherapy” Patients in Australia underwent costly, unproven stem cell treatments due to weak regulations and aggressive marketing.
April 2018 in “Cytotherapy” Both treatments promote hair growth safely, but stem cells are slightly more effective.
September 2017 in “Springer eBooks” PRP injection therapy shows promise for treating hair loss, increasing hair count and thickness with minimal side effects.
April 2017 in “Al-Azhar Medical Journal” PRP is an effective and safe treatment for alopecia areata.
Injecting a person's own skin cells back into their skin is a promising, safe, and affordable treatment for skin disorders.
October 2016 in “Journal of Dermatology and Cosmetic” July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” AA-PRP injections significantly promote hair growth but need better study design for clear efficacy.
November 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Injecting CD34+ cell-containing platelet-rich plasma can improve pattern hair loss more than placental extract treatment.
July 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Platelet-rich plasma can potentially increase hair growth and density, but more trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively reduce hair thinning, especially in women.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A confirmatory clinical study investigated the efficacy of autologous cell-based therapy using dermal sheath cup cells (DSCCs) for treating male and female pattern hair loss (PHL). The study involved 18 males and 19 females aged 20 to 59 years, who received DSCC injections twice at a 3-month interval. Efficacy was evaluated over 12 months using global photography and phototrichogram. Results showed that 29.2% of subjects experienced improvement, with cumulative hair diameter and hair cross-sectional area increasing by 2.3% and 4.3%, respectively. Female gender and a high terminal hair ratio were linked to better outcomes. No serious adverse events were reported, suggesting that this therapy could be a promising option for PHL, particularly in women.
December 2022 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment for androgenic alopecia (AGA) by analyzing 11 randomized controlled clinical trials. The results demonstrated that PRP injections significantly increased hair follicle count, hair thickness, and density compared to placebo, with patients reporting high satisfaction levels. Only minor, temporary side effects such as localized pain, bleeding, and itching were observed. The study concludes that PRP is an effective treatment for AGA, recommending future research to optimize treatment protocols and reduce adverse reactions.
December 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The study investigated a novel PRP treatment protocol for androgenetic alopecia in 2 male patients, showing significant improvements in hair growth metrics, including a 30-59% increase in the average number of hairs, a 35-53% increase in cumulative hair thickness, and a 14-48% increase in the number of follicular units in the vertex region. The results suggest the new PRP regimen is effective, though further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these findings.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Platelet-rich plasma treatment can effectively promote hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia without major side effects.
May 2021 in “F1000Research” This case series treated three male patients with androgenic alopecia using a combination of autologous stromal vascular fraction cells (SVFs) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The treatment involved scalp injections and resulted in denser, thicker hair growth and minimal hair loss after 1-3 months. The study concluded that SVFs' multipotent properties and growth factor secretion enhanced hair growth cycles, suggesting this combination therapy could be a promising treatment for androgenic alopecia and potentially other types of alopecia. Further long-term studies were recommended to confirm these findings.
January 2021 in “Esculapio” Using your own blood (PRP) can effectively increase hair count and strength in men with hair loss.
January 2021 in “Skinmed” Platelet-Rich Plasma injections can effectively reduce hair thinning and loss, especially in women.
July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Using your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can effectively treat hair loss, increasing hair density and width with no side effects.
January 2020 in “Journal of Genetics and Gene Therapy” The document discussed the use of autologous human hair follicular stem cells combined with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for treating androgenetic alopecia in both men and women, particularly in Asian populations. The combination therapy showed promise by utilizing micrografts of human hair follicles, which facilitated tissue remodeling and regeneration through the activation of fibroblasts and mesoangioblasts. Regenera micro-grafts, measuring 70-80 microns, contained essential components of the Tissue Engineering Triangle, including stromal vascular fractions, extracellular matrix, and growth factors, which contributed to the treatment's effectiveness.
Using a specific laser and platelet-rich plasma together can effectively improve hair thickness and density in men with hair loss, without serious side effects.
The study concluded that combining a lotion containing growth-factor-like peptides and taurine with autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment was more effective in treating androgenic alopecia (AGA) than PRP treatment alone. The trial involved 30 participants (18 men and 12 women) over 3 months, with 20 receiving both PRP and the lotion (Group A) and 10 receiving only PRP (Group B). Group A showed significantly better improvements in hair density and thickness, with higher Investigator Global Assessment (IGA) scores and lower Hamilton Scale Grading (HSG) scores compared to Group B. The lotion was well tolerated with no serious side effects reported.