6 citations,
February 2014 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Obesity is linked to skin conditions like acanthosis nigricans and skin tags, which may indicate high insulin levels.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.
5 citations,
December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP treatment improves hair count, density, and reduces hair loss in AGA patients.
4 citations,
October 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.
4 citations,
March 2020 in “BMC Research Notes” Skin tags in obese individuals may indicate higher cardiovascular risk.
4 citations,
August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
4 citations,
January 2012 in “Chemical Immunology” Some drugs, especially biologics, can cause skin reactions that look like other skin diseases, and stopping the drug usually helps clear up these reactions.
3 citations,
August 2021 in “Cutis” Some alternative medicine treatments might work for skin conditions, but their effectiveness and safety differ a lot.
2 citations,
April 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The conclusion is that analyzing RNA from skin oils is a promising way to understand skin diseases.
2 citations,
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” TNF-alpha inhibitors can cause various immune-related skin issues.
2 citations,
April 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” Platelet-rich plasma therapy shows promise for hair regrowth in alopecia patients.
2 citations,
November 2009 in “Korean journal of chemical engineering” Adding Brij 78 to minoxidil microparticles in a certain solution helps them stick to the skin better and prevents clumping.
1 citations,
October 2023 in “European journal of histochemistry” Ozone and procaine boost the release of healing factors in platelet-rich plasma.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The research created a detailed map of skin cells, showing that certain cells in basal cell carcinoma may come from hair follicles and could help the cancer grow.
1 citations,
October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment improved hair growth and reduced inflammation in patients with patchy hair loss, but not in total hair loss, and Optical Coherence Tomography was useful in tracking this progress.
1 citations,
June 2020 in “Dermatologic Therapy” COVID-19 can cause various skin issues, including rashes and 'COVID toes', and may worsen autoimmune diseases or affect men with baldness more severely.
1 citations,
April 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” PRP therapy might help increase hair growth for nonscarring alopecia, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
1 citations,
April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma shows potential for hair growth, but more research is needed to determine the best preparation method.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds” Artificial dermal template treatment can stimulate complete skin and hair follicle regrowth.
1 citations,
November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma and microneedling could potentially help hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, but more research is needed.
1 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP treatment for hair loss shows promise, with 58% of patients satisfied and most noticing improvement within 6 months.
1 citations,
January 2017 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” People with more than 11 skin tags, especially on the thigh, neck, or armpit, may have a higher chance of metabolic syndrome.
1 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of nutrition & health” Fish oil improves skin health in people with diabetes and high cholesterol.
1 citations,
January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that the skin is a complex organ providing protection, sensation, and healing, with challenges in treating conditions like itchiness.
April 2024 in “Nepal journal of dermatology, venereology & leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat and prevent various skin conditions.
June 2023 in “International journal of science and research” PRP injections help hair regrowth safely but may need more research.
May 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Platelet-rich plasma is an effective and safe treatment for male pattern hair loss.
April 2023 in “International journal of science and research” PRP therapy with a derma roller is a safe and effective treatment for female hair loss.
May 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Adding PRP to hair transplants improves treatment for cicatricial alopecia.
July 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” PRP injections significantly improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata.