January 2023 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This study compared the effectiveness and safety of microneedling with PRP versus minoxidil and finasteride topical therapy in adult males with androgenetic alopecia, finding similar hair density improvements in both groups, though microneedling with PRP had a quicker onset of action.
December 2022 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” This study found that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was more effective than minoxidil 5% topical treatment in increasing hair density for androgenic alopecia patients and had an additional benefit when combined with minoxidil.
December 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reported that a new PRP application protocol with two treatments enhanced hair growth metrics in the vertex region of androgenetic alopecia patients within six months.
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma may be a promising treatment for immune-mediated alopecias, including alopecia areata and primary cicatricial alopecias, but definitive recommendations are limited due to insufficient high-quality evidence.
November 2022 in “Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal” This study found that topical liquid nitrogen improved pain tolerance during intradermal platelet-rich plasma therapy in androgenic alopecia compared to normal saline, although patient satisfaction did not significantly differ between groups.
July 2022 in “Hair transplant forum international” This case report describes a 27-year-old male who developed a frontal scalp hematoma after platelet-rich plasma therapy and suggests that topical minoxidil may contribute to this side effect.
April 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS)” This study found that combining low-level light therapy with platelet-rich plasma significantly improved hair parameters in men with androgenic alopecia, although most improvements decreased after treatment stopped.
This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy was more effective than minoxidil 5% for treating male-pattern baldness and also showed beneficial effects when combined with minoxidil.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” This study found that combining minoxidil with PRP therapy significantly improves hair density, shaft diameter, and reduces vellus and telogen hair proportions in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to either treatment alone.
January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” This study found that intradermal administration of PRP combined with oral biotin significantly increased hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia, without notable side effects.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This review examines the use of platelet-rich plasma for treating alopecia and highlights current challenges in preparation standards and efficacy, without presenting new clinical findings.
September 2021 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal medicini, bìologìï ta sportu” This study found that in patients with alopecia areata, platelet-rich plasma therapy reduced elevated levels of interleukin-17A and interleukin-2 to control levels after 17 months.
July 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” This study reported that using platelet-rich plasma as an intraoperative holding solution significantly improved hair density and follicular growth in hair restoration surgery for androgenetic alopecia.
May 2021 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology” This study found that combining topical 5% minoxidil with autologous PRP therapy significantly increased hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to minoxidil alone, without major side effects.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review assesses platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenic alopecia in women and found it may improve hair thickness and quality, but more studies are necessary to confirm its psychological benefits.
March 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” In this study, researchers compared the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma with microneedling versus microneedling alone for treating androgenic alopecia in 50 patients, though results are not reported in the abstract.
February 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This commentary reviews the findings of a study on platelet-rich plasma therapy for female androgenetic alopecia and suggests further evaluation of its quantitative effectiveness despite promising preliminary results.
February 2021 in “Revue médicale de Liège” This article reviews the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma injections for androgenetic alopecia, discussing its methodology, mechanisms, and some initial clinical results, but it reports no comprehensive efficacy data.
January 2021 in “Esculapio” This study found that autologous platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased the number of hairs in male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma treatment for androgenetic alopecia, addressing its effectiveness, challenges, and future directions, but reports no new clinical results.
December 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” This abstract discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma as a promising solution for hair loss and thinning, highlighting its efficiency, safety, and reproducibility compared to traditional treatments like hair grafts.
October 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The abstract discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma as a new, efficient, safe, and reproducible solution for hair loss and thinning, highlighting advancements in growth factors and stem cell technology. However, this summary does not report specific findings or results.
October 2020 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy was more effective in increasing hair count than topical 5% minoxidil lotion in men with androgenetic alopecia.
August 2020 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections improved alopecia severity scores in women with androgenetic alopecia after six months, though further research is needed to confirm these results.
August 2020 in “Rossiiskii Zhurnal Kozhnykh i Venericheskikh Boleznei” This review analyzes platelet-rich plasma preparation methods for treating androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results, suggesting a need for further research to evaluate efficacy and tolerance.
August 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that platelet rich plasma injections led to a 19.17% increase in hair density in males with androgenetic alopecia, although response did not correlate with age or duration of the condition.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that platelet-derived growth factor secretion in PRP therapy for alopecia is highly variable between patients, which may contribute to inconsistent clinical responses.
June 2020 in “Journal of Evolution of medical and Dental Sciences” This study found that platelet-rich plasma treatment effectively decreased hair fall and increased hair growth in male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
In this study, 87% of women with female pattern hair loss experienced hair regrowth and reduced hair fall after six months of treatment with platelet-rich plasma therapy combined with a Derma roller, suggesting it as a safe treatment option.
This study found that the patient receiving microneedling and platelet-rich plasma treatment showed earlier significant improvements and high satisfaction compared to the patient treated with microneedling and topical minoxidil.