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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” This review discusses recent molecular biology advances in the human phenol sulfotransferase gene family and reports no new results; the authors highlight its relevance for studies of endogenous and xenobiotic metabolism.
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November 2017 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” In this study, researchers found that homologous PRP (h-PRP) significantly increased hair density more than both nonactivated (n-PRP) and activated (a-PRP) autologous PRP in patients with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting h-PRP as a potentially more effective treatment option for hair loss.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses the potential use of platelet-rich plasma for treating alopecia areata but reports no new experimental findings, noting the need for standardized protocols and larger studies to evaluate its efficacy.
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter reviews the role of nanoparticles in wound healing, exploring current therapies, developments, and future directions, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This case report describes a patient who developed acute, painful lymphadenopathy after microneedling with platelet-rich plasma, suggesting a need to include this potential risk in patient consent forms and education.
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July 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report discusses two female patients experiencing significant hair loss, potentially linked to a weight loss regimen involving chorionic gonadotropin injections.
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment satisfies 58% of female hair loss patients, with most noticing fuller, thicker hair and less shedding.
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May 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help with wound healing, hair growth, and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
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February 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Sparse hairs below frontal hairline can indicate early male balding.
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January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” In this animal study, PRF enhanced the repair of chronic wounds in rats by reducing inflammation and promoting collagen deposition and new blood vessel formation, potentially through activating the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” PRP might help with hair growth and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
This study found that platelet-rich plasma might support brain health by enhancing glial cell function and modulating immune responses in inflammation, indicating potential as a treatment for brain disorders.
August 2025 in “Intisari Sains Medis” This study found that in healthy individuals, TGF-β1 levels in platelet-rich plasma are significantly higher when extracted using the buffy coat method compared to the pure method, with additional gender differences observed only in the buffy coat PRP.
This study evaluated the effect of intralesional injections of lyophilized Platelet Derived Growth Factors in 42 patients with Peyronie's disease and found significant reductions in penile curvature and plaque size, along with improvements in Peyronie's Disease Questionnaire scores, suggesting a potential treatment role.
January 2025 in “International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology” This review discusses the biological mechanisms, preparation techniques, and clinical applications of platelet-rich plasma therapy, highlighting its variable outcomes and potential improvements for efficacy and standardization; it reports no new clinical results.
September 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This study found that a centrifugation protocol of 1300 rpm/246 g for 20 minutes followed by 1600 rpm/373 g for 20 minutes achieved the highest platelet yield in platelet-rich plasma.
March 2024 in “Journal of Experimental & Biomedical Sciences/Biomedical Science Letters” In this study, BCC therapy reduced oxidative stress and cell damage in cardiomyocyte cells, suggesting it may serve as a new treatment alternative for heart disease.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Research” In this study, platelet-rich plasma therapy was observed to provide better improvement in hair regrowth for alopecia areata patients than intralesional triamcinolone acetonide, as measured by lower SALT scores.
April 2023 in “International journal of science and research” In this study, PRP treatment improved hair loss in 40 female patients with female pattern alopecia, with most progressing to better grades of hair coverage after 6 months, while only minor pain was occasionally reported as an adverse effect.
February 2023 in “Indian journal of private psychiatry/Indian Journal of Private Psychiatry” This case report highlights a rare instance of fingernail and toenail hyperpigmentation following the use of valproic acid, which resolved after discontinuation of the drug.
July 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma as a sole treatment for alopecia areata, but it reports no new results.
July 2020 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This corrigendum corrects the first affiliation listed in the article about platelet sonicates and hair follicle regeneration, updating it to The First School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PRP may help with hair loss and improve hair quality with few side effects, but more research is needed.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Platelet-rich plasma therapy may have benefits and is generally safe, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
This section presents 70 multiple choice questions designed for haematology specialist trainees, covering complex clinical cases and their likely diagnoses, adverse events, and management advice.
This article presents a collection of 70 multiple choice questions designed to assist haematology and core medical trainees with diagnostic and management skills, but it provides no new clinical findings.
October 2014 in “Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology” Genetic testing for cancer risk can lead to early and life-saving treatments in people without symptoms.
July 1975 in “Archives of Dermatology” This letter to the editor describes two cases where stopping tetracycline treatment coincided with the disappearance of multiple flat warts on the face in young women.
January 2021 in “Esculapio” This study found that autologous platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased the number of hairs in male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
October 2020 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy was more effective in increasing hair count than topical 5% minoxidil lotion in men with androgenetic alopecia.