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August 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study investigates the effects of ice cooling and vibration on reducing pain during platelet-rich plasma injections for alopecia, especially due to concerns about lidocaine reducing PRP efficacy.
This study found significant variability in the production and use of platelet-rich plasma and related products in Brazil, highlighting the need for regulatory measures to ensure safety.
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May 2021 in “Clinical Nuclear Medicine” In this study, 18F-FDG PET/CT revealed increased FDG uptake in the scalp of a woman after platelet-rich plasma therapy, indicating potential inflammatory changes.
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This retrospective review found that platelet-rich plasma products from FDA-cleared devices for alopecia were inconsistent, highlighting a need for more detailed examination of preparation methods.
This chapter reviews the combined use of platelet-rich plasma and microneedling for cosmetic enhancement but reports no clinical results; the authors highlight existing uses and suggest potential synergistic benefits in dermatology.
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February 2021 This study observed that using ice pack compression or a vibration anesthesia device reduced pain during inactivated PRP scalp injections in patients with alopecia, suggesting both as inexpensive and accessible pain-relief options.
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January 2021 in “European journal of medical and health sciences” This review proposes a treatment protocol for androgenetic alopecia using platelet-rich plasma, but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the need for standardized preparation and assessment methods.
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January 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This expert group provided recommendations for preparing and using platelet-rich plasma in treating androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a manual double-spin method and specific dosing, although further studies on injectable platelet-rich fibrin are needed.
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January 2021 in “PubMed” In this study, PRP combined with microneedling was found to be an effective treatment for patients with androgenetic alopecia who did not respond to minoxidil and finasteride, with the majority of participants experiencing very good results after a minimum of four sessions.
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November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study highlights criticisms of existing research on PRP as a treatment for androgenetic alopecia, noting small sample sizes, lack of controls, subjective result analysis, and varied methodologies.
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October 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment increased hair density and reduced inflammation in patients with patchy alopecia areata, but not in a patient with alopecia universalis.
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October 2020 in “Egyptian Dental Journal /Egyptian Dental Journal” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment improved wound healing in both diabetic and non-diabetic rat tongue wounds, particularly when applied before injury.
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August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter discusses the variability in platelet-rich plasma preparation for androgenetic alopecia treatment and highlights that different methods yield varied platelet concentrations but not significant differences in growth factor secretion per platelet.
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April 2020 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for nonscarring alopecia and reports no new clinical results; the author recommends more large-scale controlled studies, particularly for scarring alopecia and symptom control.
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March 2020 in “Meždunarodnyj medicinskij žurnal” This review examines platelet-enriched plasma as a potential new treatment for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest standardizing its use based on alopecia stages.
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February 2020 in “International journal of research in dermatology” This review discusses the potential applications of platelet rich plasma in dermatology and cosmetology for conditions like alopecia and skin rejuvenation and reports no new clinical findings.
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January 2020 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapies are accepted treatments for hair restoration, with specific protocols recommended for best results, but more standardization is needed in stem cell use.
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January 2020 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” This case report describes the first known instance of pemphigus vulgaris induced after platelet-rich plasma treatment for female pattern hair loss.
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December 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” This study found no significant immediate hair growth or loss reduction from PRP treatment compared to Finastride and placebo, but differences emerged after three to six months.
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May 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses using the ImageMeter mobile app to calculate scalp area for PRP treatment in androgenetic alopecia, reporting no new clinical results.
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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.
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March 2019 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal (Print)” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in clinical settings and notes the lack of standardization and consensus on its preparation and use; it reports no new clinical results.
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November 2018 in “International research journal of pharmacy” This study found that PRP therapy was effective and safe for treating androgenic alopecia, promoting 30% hair growth and showing antimicrobial activity against certain bacteria in affected patients.
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July 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This randomized prospective study found that microneedling combined with autologous platelet-rich plasma resulted in significant hair regrowth and reduction in SALT score after 12 weeks in patients with chronic and stable alopecia areata, suggesting it as a safe and efficient treatment option.
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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.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences” This study assessed the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of platelet-rich plasma injections in treating androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no clinical results.
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January 2018 in “Revue Médicale de Bruxelles” This review analyzes existing clinical results on the use of platelet-rich plasma injections for treating androgenetic alopecia but reports no new findings; the authors emphasize the need for further controlled studies.
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January 2018 in “Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Series Medicine” This review analyzes studies on autologous platelet-rich plasma for androgenic alopecia, reporting mixed results and highlighting the need for standardized protocols and further research.
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December 2017 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” This study reports on the clinical and dermoscopic diagnosis process for androgenic alopecia in patients at Zagazig University Hospitals but includes no new treatment findings.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses the potential use of platelet-rich plasma and microneedling for alopecia areata and reports encouraging findings, but no new clinical results; future research is needed to validate these treatments.