September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the limited evidence on the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma for treating endocrine therapy-induced and permanent chemotherapy-induced alopecia and reports no new clinical results.
This narrative review discusses the historical and current use of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest it may reduce the need for invasive procedures.
August 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” This study found that adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to oral finasteride was more effective in improving hair density and regrowth than combining finasteride with topical minoxidil for treating androgenic alopecia.
August 2024 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” This study found that using a new technique to apply platelet-rich plasma during surgery improved early outcomes in hips with avascular necrosis, including in patients previously treated for Covid-19.
August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” This study reviewed randomized controlled trials to assess whether adding platelet-rich plasma injections to a Minoxidil regimen offers any benefit in treating androgenetic alopecia, but results are not reported in the abstract.
August 2024 in “UPI Journal of Pharmaceutical Medical and Health Sciences” This review article discusses the current applications and research findings of platelet-rich plasma in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, highlighting its potential clinical utility but reporting no new clinical results.
This systematic review reports positive outcomes for platelet-rich plasma in aesthetic dermatology applications like skin rejuvenation, hair restoration, wound healing, and fat grafting, but highlights the need for standardized protocols in future research.
August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” This review highlights the positive effects of platelet-rich plasma in aesthetic and regenerative medicine, particularly for skin rejuvenation, anti-aging, hair reconstruction, and wound healing, but it reports no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review examines quality control in preparing platelet-rich plasma, highlighting knowledge gaps in its clinical efficacy and safety, but reports no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” In this systematic review and meta-analysis, PRP therapy significantly improved hair density and thickness for women experiencing hair loss, with mild and transient adverse effects, suggesting potential tailored treatment protocols based on dosage, injection duration, and ethnicity.
July 2024 in “Quality in Sport” In this study, a review of existing trials reported that combining minoxidil with platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly improved outcomes for androgenetic alopecia more than minoxidil alone, and offered generally superior results compared to platelet-rich plasma monotherapy, while maintaining a safe profile similar to individual treatments.
July 2024 in “Перспективи та інновації науки” This systematic review highlights that platelet-rich plasma therapy may improve pain relief, functional recovery, and reduce recovery time for acute sports injuries, although preparation variability and protocol standardization remain challenges.
July 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” PRP injections can increase hair density in people with androgenic alopecia.
July 2024 in “Bozok Tıp Dergisi” This study found that using a new method to apply platelet-rich plasma during surgery improved early outcomes for patients with hip avascular necrosis, including those with a history of Covid-19.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This pilot clinical trial observed that combining subcision using a blunt cannula with platelet-rich plasma injections and microneedling for post-acne rolling scars was associated with a significant positive correlation between physician satisfaction and age of acne onset.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that combining platelet-rich plasma with topical minoxidil led to the greatest increase in terminal hair density at 32 weeks, while low-dose oral minoxidil was more effective at reducing vellus hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The study found that combining platelet-rich plasma with topical minoxidil significantly improved terminal hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients, while low-dose oral minoxidil was more effective at reducing vellus hair density.
June 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This study found that combination therapy with PRP and minoxidil led to more significant improvement in androgenetic alopecia than either treatment alone, as confirmed by trichoscopic analysis.
June 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This bibliometric study found a significant increase in research publications on platelet-rich plasma for hair growth from 2006 to 2023, with a shift towards examining clinical efficacy and creating evidence-based guidelines.
This study concluded that monthly intralesional autologous platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly decreased alopecia areata severity over four months compared to daily 5% topical minoxidil therapy.
June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” In this study, injections of PRP and MZT products significantly improved hair thickness, density, and count in AGA patients over six months, with variability observed in the extent of improvement between different formulations.
June 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study reported that Platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly improved various dermatological conditions such as patterned hair loss, scars, and melasma, but noted early side effects like pain in some patients.
June 2024 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study reports that platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly improved hair regrowth in alopecia areata and reduced the severity of atrophic acne scars over six months, with generally mild side effects.
This review outlines platelet-rich plasma practices for androgenetic alopecia at a large academic center and highlights the importance of standardizing PRP protocols to improve treatment outcomes, but it reports no new clinical results.
May 2024 in “Open Access Journal of Disease and Global Health” This qualitative study reported that platelet-rich plasma treatments improved patient satisfaction and quality of life by enhancing facial texture and hair quality, supporting PRP as a viable option for conditions like alopecia and skin rejuvenation.
In this study, researchers found that autologous PRP injections, when used as an adjuvant treatment with topical minoxidil, did not provide a significant increase in hair density compared to placebo in men with androgenetic alopecia in northeastern India.
May 2024 in “Archives of dermatological research” LGFs slightly improve hair transplant results more than PRP.
May 2024 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” This meta-analysis suggests that combining platelet-rich plasma with minoxidil enhances hair growth and patient satisfaction more effectively than using either treatment alone for androgenetic alopecia.
May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” This literature review suggests that platelet-rich plasma therapy shows promise for improving hair density and patient satisfaction in men with androgenetic alopecia, though standardized protocols are still needed.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society /Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society” In this split-scalp study, researchers observed that combining fractional CO2 laser and PRP treatment was significantly more effective in improving hair parameters in women with female pattern hair loss than using each intervention alone or placebo.