11 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Periodontal Research” This review highlights that autologous platelet concentrates, particularly platelet-rich fibrin, have shown potential to enhance healing and outcomes in both dental and medical applications, including injury recovery and aesthetics.
3 citations
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October 2025 in “Dentistry Journal” This study investigated different centrifugation systems and found that low-speed protocols and certified centrifuges produced better-quality platelet-rich fibrin and recommended using FDA-approved glass tubes for safe and effective regenerative outcomes.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, researchers found that storing hair grafts at 37°C with 10% DMEM led to better graft survival compared to other solutions and temperatures, suggesting this method may enhance graft longevity and therapeutic outcomes.
May 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that three sessions of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF+) significantly improved hair follicle density, hair volume, and thickness, as well as patient satisfaction in women with female pattern hair loss, with only minor self-limited adverse effects reported.
3 citations
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February 2025 in “Life” In this study, significant improvements in skin density and thickness, especially around the lower eyelid, were observed across all age groups using plasma fractions from a single blood draw, indicating that the therapy's effectiveness may be age-independent.
July 2024 in “Periodontology 2000” This review summarizes the use of autologous platelet concentrates in aesthetic medicine, finding promising results for facial treatments, but highlights the need for more rigorous research due to current study limitations.
August 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This review discusses various potential applications of platelet-rich fibrin in dermatology, but reports no clinical results and highlights the need for standardized protocols.
September 2026 in “Cureus” In this narrative review, the authors discuss regenerative substances like platelet-rich fibrin and mesenchymal stem cells in biological aesthetics, noting that while these methods show promise for regeneration, their safety, effectiveness, and durability remain uncertain due to limited and heterogeneous evidence.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that platelet-rich fibrin provides more sustained therapeutic effects than platelet-rich plasma in inhibiting apoptosis and enhancing proliferation and migration of human endometrial stromal cells.
29 citations
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September 2019 in “Stem Cells International” This study observed that a treatment combining platelet-rich fibrin and micrograft spray-on skin led to rapid and complete wound healing in both massive and chronic burn patients within an average of 7-10 days.
6 citations
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses the evolution of platelet concentrates in regenerative medicine, highlighting a proposed function-driven classification that distinguishes three generations of PCs by biological activity rather than development order, with third-generation exosome-based therapies showing superior therapeutic efficacy over earlier formulations.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Cell Transplantation” This study reviews various factors affecting mesenchymal stem cell transplantation efficacy, including platelet concentrate composition, donor characteristics, and environmental influences, and examines strategies for optimizing outcomes through preconditioning and combined therapies in regenerative medicine.
October 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study reviewed recent literature and reported that although PRP products are recognized for benefits in dermatology, including wound care and hair growth, there remains a need for standardized protocols and consensus to enhance their acceptance in cosmetic dermatology.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review discusses current and emerging therapies for androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing regenerative treatments and nanotechnology advancements, but it reports no new clinical results.
May 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review synthesizes evidence on platelet-derived bioproducts like PRP and PRF, highlighting their role in tissue regeneration and their benefits in aesthetic medicine applications such as hair restoration, scar treatment, and wound healing.
June 2023 in “Journal of Face Aesthetics” This review discusses the potential role of platelet-rich fibrin in aesthetic and dental procedures but highlights the need for more rigorous future studies to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
24 citations
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) in musculoskeletal, oral, and maxillofacial surgeries and dermatology, but reports no new clinical results; further trials are needed.
January 2019 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This study concluded that a hair emulgel formulation combining extracts from four medicinal plants demonstrated desirable characteristics of spreadability, viscosity, pH, and safety, making it effective, harmless, and economical for potential hair care use.
19 citations
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August 2019 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This review explains the biology and preparation of platelet-rich plasma and discusses its clinical applications in plastic surgery, but reports no new findings.
12 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma may effectively increase hair follicle numbers in men with androgenetic alopecia, but changes in hair thickness plateaued after the second injection.
4 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in treating androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, observing overall positive clinical responses without identifiable complications, and reports no new clinical results.
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.
November 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” This review found mixed evidence regarding platelet-rich plasma's effectiveness in various medical applications, noting significant limitations like small sample sizes and lack of standardization that necessitate further research.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms and clinical applications of autologous platelet-derived products for TMJ regeneration, but reports no new clinical results.
107 citations
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August 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This pilot study suggests injecting platelet-derived growth factors into the scalp may offer some clinical benefits for androgenetic alopecia, though further randomized trials are needed for confirmation.
87 citations
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March 2020 in “Australian Dental Journal” This review discusses different preparation and application methods of platelet-rich plasma in dental regenerative medicine and reports no new results, highlighting its potential and associated controversies.
75 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the therapeutic potential of costunolide for various diseases, highlighting its bioactivity and mechanisms, but it reports no new experimental results.
60 citations
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June 2019 in “Ageing Research Reviews” This review discusses the potential of adipose-derived tissue components like nanofat and stem cells for aesthetic rejuvenation, covering their use in hair growth, scar reduction, and more, without reporting new clinical results.
56 citations
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November 2016 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” This review discusses the varied use and inconsistent reporting of platelet rich plasma in aesthetic surgery, finding that current studies lack consistent methodologies and objective evidence, and reports no new clinical results.
55 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the diverse applications of platelet-rich plasma in aesthetic dermatology and assesses the existing literature on its effectiveness, reporting no new clinical results.