61 citations,
September 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was found not effective in treating male-patterned hair loss.
61 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma treatment could potentially be an effective way to treat chronic alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
60 citations,
September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment may stimulate hair growth by promoting blood vessel formation, increasing growth factors, and preventing cell death.
58 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different methods of preparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can affect wound healing and hair regrowth in plastic surgery. Using a kit with specific standards helps isolate PRP that meets quality criteria. Non-Activated PRP and Activated PRP have varying effects depending on the tissue and condition treated. For hair regrowth, Non-Activated PRP increased hair density more than Activated PRP. Both treatments improved various aspects of scalp health.
57 citations,
October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment can significantly increase hair count and density in men with pattern baldness, and these improvements can last up to 3 months.
57 citations,
May 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” PRP therapy may effectively treat hair loss, but more research needed.
53 citations,
July 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may improve skin rejuvenation, hair growth, and scar treatment, but more large-scale trials are needed for stronger evidence.
51 citations,
March 2004 in “Hormone and Metabolic Research” Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome have higher levels of the hormone ghrelin, which may be linked to the cause of the condition.
48 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil improves hair growth more than just minoxidil in men with hair loss.
45 citations,
March 2013 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective way to treat hair loss.
44 citations,
February 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” PRP, especially AA-PRP, can help improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
42 citations,
May 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma, which is full of growth factors, can help treat pattern hair loss.
42 citations,
April 2016 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” The hydrogel with fractionated PRP improves skin regeneration by enhancing wound healing and growth of skin structures.
39 citations,
January 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma during hair transplant surgery improves hair regrowth rate, speeds up skin recovery, and enhances hair quality.
39 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Herbal extracts and platelet-rich plasma together may help increase hair growth by making certain cells grow more, through specific cell growth pathways.
37 citations,
May 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, but needs standardized preparation and composition.
37 citations,
March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP treatment helped reverse hair thinning and promoted new hair growth.
36 citations,
August 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP with microneedling effectively treats hair loss, and dermoscopy helps evaluate results.
36 citations,
December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can increase hair growth rate and density in male pattern baldness.
32 citations,
April 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Platelet-rich plasma can help grow more mouse hair follicles, but it doesn't work for human hair follicles yet.
30 citations,
August 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections successfully treated a woman's steroid-resistant hair loss, causing hair to regrow within a month.
29 citations,
September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The document concludes that freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma shows promise for medical use but requires standardization and further research.
29 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP treatment helps hair growth and density with 70.7% success, but more research needed.
29 citations,
March 2016 in “Dermatologic therapy” Platelet-rich plasma may successfully treat lichen planopillaris, as shown by one patient's symptom regression.
28 citations,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) may help improve hair density in primary cicatricial alopecias (PCAs) patients, but more trials are needed to confirm its benefits.
27 citations,
June 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment may increase hair growth for genetic hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm this.
27 citations,
July 2017 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for hair growth and skin improvement in aesthetic surgery.
25 citations,
September 2019 in “PubMed” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is helpful for skin and hair treatments and works better when combined with other procedures.
25 citations,
April 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP injections increase hair density and diameter in female androgenetic alopecia patients.
25 citations,
March 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma treatment for non-scarring hair loss shows mixed results and needs more research.