2 citations
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January 2022 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This pilot study reported significant improvement in hair restoration and patient satisfaction with the use of fractional carbon dioxide laser followed by platelet-rich plasma, showing greater hair density increases using higher laser pulse energy settings in individuals with androgenetic alopecia.
July 2024 in “Quality in Sport” In this study, a review of existing trials reported that combining minoxidil with platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly improved outcomes for androgenetic alopecia more than minoxidil alone, and offered generally superior results compared to platelet-rich plasma monotherapy, while maintaining a safe profile similar to individual treatments.
September 2022 in “Cureus” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment for male and female pattern hair loss resulted in high patient satisfaction and clinical improvement, with patients likely to recommend the treatment to others.
December 2022 in “Journal of Dermatology Research” This study found that Platelet Rich Plasma injection improved hair growth in women with Female Pattern Hair Loss compared to placebo, but larger trials are needed to validate these results.
4 citations
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April 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that platelet-rich plasma can transiently inhibit bacterial growth in vitro against multidrug-resistant strains from diabetic foot infections, although its efficacy diminished over time and did not affect biofilm formation.
November 2025 in “Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies” This case report describes a young male patient with androgenetic alopecia who experienced significant hair growth improvement and no side effects after receiving single spin platelet-rich plasma therapy combined with topical minoxidil.
36 citations
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August 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, patients with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia who received platelet-rich plasma injections with microneedling showed improvements in hair growth and thickness, as well as high satisfaction, over a three-month period compared to conventional therapy non-responders.
November 2020 in “Bali Medical Journal” This review discusses the potential of PRP treatment for alopecia areata, highlighting reported hair growth improvements but notes the need for randomized clinical trials to confirm efficacy.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly increased hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, but further research is needed to understand factors influencing treatment success.
July 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” This study reported that using platelet-rich plasma as an intraoperative holding solution significantly improved hair density and follicular growth in hair restoration surgery for androgenetic alopecia.
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December 2024 in “European Archives of Medical Research” This review highlights that PRP shows promise as an effective and safe treatment for knee osteoarthritis, particularly in mild-to-moderate stages, but underscores the need for standardized protocols and further research.
October 2025 in “The Scientific Issues of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk National Pedagogical University Series pedagogy” This study reviews modern techniques for bone tissue regeneration, addressing challenges like inadequate bone volume for dental implants, and highlights emerging methods such as guided bone regeneration, distraction osteogenesis, and stem cell therapy; it emphasizes the importance of personalized strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
December 2025 in “Russian Journal of Skin and Venereal Diseases” This review suggests that mesenchymal stem cells and exosomes may be effective in regenerating hair follicles for treating androgenic alopecia, but more research on their mechanisms and efficacy is necessary.
1 citations
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March 2020 in “Meždunarodnyj medicinskij žurnal” This review examines platelet-enriched plasma as a potential new treatment for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest standardizing its use based on alopecia stages.
17 citations
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April 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” In this randomized double-blind study, 160 adults with alopecia areata showed significant improvements in hair loss severity after using a bioactive peptide cosmetic product that mimics platelet-rich plasma, while the placebo group showed no significant change, underlining the treatment's potential effectiveness.
July 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses novel treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including therapies like platelet-rich plasma and adipose-derived stem cells, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter discusses procedural therapies like platelet-rich plasma and low-level light therapy for androgenetic alopecia, but reports no new clinical findings.
June 2026 in “Journal of Comprehensive Dermatology” This study reviewed the evidence on minoxidil's effectiveness for androgenetic alopecia, finding that 5% topical minoxidil is the most effective monotherapy for men, while 2% is similarly effective for women. Genetic markers can predict response, and new formulations like foam and gel improve tolerability.
September 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Biologicals are increasingly used in medicine and cosmetics, especially for skin and hair treatments, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy” This study found that platelet lysate significantly improved hair growth and follicle performance in both experimental settings and AGA patients, showing results comparable to platelet-rich plasma.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study found no significant immediate hair growth or loss reduction from PRP treatment compared to Finastride and placebo, but differences emerged after three to six months.
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medical Research” This study explores regenerative medicine's potential to improve quality of life, especially in aging populations, by examining key components like triggering agents, potentiators, and additives, and how their combined use may accelerate tissue repair through a strategy called stacking.
January 2015 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported effective hair growth improvement in androgenic alopecia through subcutaneous injections of platelet-rich plasma, with observed benefits in both women and men.
1 citations
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November 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics” This review discusses common male cosmetic procedures often performed in combination but provides no new clinical results; it shares the author's experience and suggests potential benefits of combining therapies.
August 2024 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, PRP combined with minoxidil was found to be more effective in improving hair counts in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to minoxidil alone or with dermaroller, showing significant improvements at both 3 and 5 months.
February 2022 in “Journal of clinical research and reports” This article discusses the potential uses of plasma therapy for various conditions, including wound healing and Covid-19, but presents no new clinical findings; the authors highlight its increased demand since the Covid-19 outbreak.
September 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that zebrafish and stickleback fish use similar genetic programs for tooth regeneration, despite differences in their dental structures.
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with PRP and minoxidil (5%) improves hair growth more than minoxidil (5%) alone.
47 citations
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June 1996 in “International Journal of Legal Medicine” This article discusses how drug molecules integrate into hair fibers, focusing on biological transport mechanisms and physicochemical factors, but reports no new experimental findings.
31 citations
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July 2015 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article discusses the challenges and possible solutions in hair restoration surgery, focusing on donor hair availability, hair survival, and concealing surgical evidence, and reports no new clinical results.