6 citations
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August 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” This study reports that platelet-rich plasma therapy resulted in temporary hair growth in patients with stabilized Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that intradermal injections of platelet-rich plasma were equally safe and effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, with higher platelet numbers possibly enhancing hair density and follicle diameter.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Health Sciences” In this study, researchers administered intravenous autologous activated platelet-rich plasma (aaPRP) to 611 patients and reported no adverse events, suggesting that this treatment is safe even for patients with various pathological conditions.
6 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, platelet-rich plasma treatment improved hair regrowth and characteristics in mice and showed therapeutic efficacy in Chinese patients with androgenetic alopecia.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for alopecia treatment and notes a lack of data on the consistency of FDA-approved PRP devices in clinical settings.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” In this study, co-administering adipose-derived stem cells with platelet-rich plasma reduced radiation therapy-induced skin and hair follicle damage in mice, suggesting potential for clinical application.
6 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for treating various types of alopecia, reporting promising preliminary hair regrowth results but noting a lack of quantitative evidence from well-designed clinical trials.
6 citations
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April 2020 in “Cureus” This case report suggests that platelet-rich plasma injections may offer a new and potentially effective treatment for alopecia areata barbae, as demonstrated by notable hair regrowth in one patient over one year.
6 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter reported that combining platelet-rich plasma with hair transplants did not show benefits for treating androgenetic alopecia.
6 citations
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September 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology”
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October 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This abstract does not present new clinical findings or a research study.
6 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study concluded that ACD-A vials yielded the highest quality and quantity of platelets in platelet-rich plasma for hair rejuvenation compared to EDTA and sodium citrate.
6 citations
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August 2014 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP injections may improve hair loss condition, but more research needed.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that fractional Er:YAG laser combined with platelet-rich plasma resulted in greater skin repigmentation in patients with localized stable vitiligo compared to microneedling with platelet-rich plasma, with fewer side effects reported in the laser group.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” This study found that freezing PRP at -80 °C for up to a year maintains most growth factor levels, with EGF and IGF even higher than in fresh samples.
5 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that platelet-rich plasma was safe and effective for treating female androgenetic alopecia, presenting a promising alternative to traditional medications like Minoxidil® and Finasteride®.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This review found that platelet-rich plasma shows potential in improving melasma, though its overall benefit varies across different treatment methods and may not enhance results when combined with certain other treatments.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “PubMed” This study found that exosomes derived from human adipose stem cells significantly enhanced the proliferation and migration of dermal papilla cells compared to those from platelet-rich plasma, suggesting potential benefits for hair loss treatment.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Clinics in dermatology” This review examines the use of platelet-rich plasma in aesthetic medicine and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for further research into its efficacy and safety.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “JAAD Case Reports” This article discusses the characteristics and histopathology of folliculitis decalvans and reports no clinical results, highlighting the need for further research to understand its causes.
5 citations
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February 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This study found that two sessions of platelet-rich plasma mesotherapy significantly improved symptoms in patients with corticosteroid-induced rosacea-like dermatitis without further treatment.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma with microneedling to conventional medical treatment significantly increased hair density and diameter in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to medical treatment alone.
5 citations
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December 2020 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This review discusses the challenges and perspectives of using platelet-rich plasma in burn and wound management, noting that current variability in its composition and application prevents clear conclusions on its effectiveness.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” This study found that PRP was effective for treating alopecia areata with similar improvement across groups, while topical delivery via fractional CO2 laser or microneedling reduced injection pain.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that both microneedling and microneedling with platelet-rich plasma improved hair thickness and density in male pattern alopecia, but no additional benefit was observed with the addition of platelet-rich plasma.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Annals of maxillofacial surgery” This study provides preliminary evidence that combining microneedling with platelet-rich plasma and concentrated growth factor therapy may significantly boost hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
5 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This paper reviews the use of microneedling alone and in combination with platelet-rich plasma for various skin conditions, but it reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Revista Latino-americana De Enfermagem” In this study, the direct cost of producing autologous platelet rich plasma gel in a Rio de Janeiro university hospital was found to be US $4.88 per session, highlighting its potential as a low-cost and accessible treatment option within the Unified Health System.
5 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that after treatment with platelet-rich plasma, male androgenetic alopecia patients showed significant improvements in hair count, hair diversity, and reduction in certain dermoscopic features.
5 citations
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March 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This study found that combined platelet-rich plasma injections and suture embedding significantly improved scalp thickness, blood flow, and hair diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia.