April 2017 in “Plastic surgical nursing” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an effective treatment for hair loss that involves scalp injections and requires ongoing maintenance.
October 2024 in “OBM Transplantation” In this case study, a patient with moderate papulopustular acne showed improvement in acne scars and active lesions after three monthly treatments with autologous plasma-rich growth factors, which help regulate inflammation, inhibit bacterial growth, and restore collagen.
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May 2023 in “Current Molecular Medicine” This review discusses the distinction between platelet-rich plasma and stem cell-based therapies in regenerative medicine, highlighting their different roles and stressing the importance of honest representation by commercial and health entities.
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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.
This lecture presented the author's experience with over 250 PRP treatments on more than 150 patients in esthetic dermatology, highlighting PRP's use of autologous platelets to potentially accelerate healing through normal pathways.
January 2024 in “Journal Of Advanced Zoology” This review examines platelet-rich plasma for tissue repair and regeneration, reporting promising but inconclusive efficacy across applications; the authors stress the need for rigorous clinical trials.
May 2018 in “Hair transplant forum international” Plasma as a graft holding solution improves hair transplant results by increasing graft survival and promoting hair growth.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This pilot study suggests that a new preparation of platelet-rich plasma gel may improve symptoms and tissue regeneration in patients with en coup de sabre scleroderma, though further trials are needed to clarify its role.
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March 2019 in “Journal of cellular physiology” This review discusses the use of platelet lysate and its growth factors in treating diseases and regenerative medicine but reports no new clinical findings.
This study reviewed the efficacy of hair intradermotherapy for treating androgenetic alopecia, finding that the technique, whether used alone or with other interventions, can increase hair density, reduce hair loss, and improve patient self-esteem, although professional supervision is recommended to minimize adverse effects.
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March 2014 in “Turkderm” Mesotherapy and platelet-rich plasma treatments may help with hair loss, but their safety and effectiveness are still uncertain.
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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.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study explores the potential of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a novel adjuvant therapy for eczema, positing that it may alleviate inflammation, enhance skin barrier function, and reduce recurrence.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that injecting PRP gel derived from a patient's own blood may promote tissue regeneration and closure of intestinal fistulas unresponsive to conservative therapy.
September 2022 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” This randomized controlled trial found that intralesional injections of triamcinolone were significantly more effective than platelet rich plasma for treating alopecia areata on the scalp, although platelet rich plasma was considered a viable alternative due to its lack of serious side effects.
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January 2018 in “International journal of medical sciences” This study found that non-thermal plasma treatment increased epidermal thickness and dermal collagen density in mouse skin tissue without causing damage, potentially promoting growth factors and tissue remodeling.
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March 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This article provides information on data availability but reports no new research findings.
This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.
January 2015 in “Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical Research” This article describes mesotherapy, a technique involving small doses of compounds injected into the skin for cosmetic uses like aging skin and fat reduction, and provides no new clinical results.
January 2014 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections followed by mesotherapy improved hair count and thickness in alopecia patients, with no significant side effects reported.
September 2021 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This study found that injecting blood plasma enriched with platelet growth factors significantly improved the healing and auditory function in patients with acute post-traumatic tympanic membrane perforation compared to natural regeneration.
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October 2020 in “Preprints.org” This review discusses recent advancements in platelet-rich plasma therapies for tissue repair and regenerative medicine, but reports no new clinical results, highlighting a need for translating research into human clinical protocols.
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the physiopathology of androgenetic alopecia and evaluates various traditional and emerging treatments, reporting no new clinical results but highlighting the need for enhanced treatment strategies.
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November 2020 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” This perspective highlights the role of inflammation in male and female pattern hair loss and its implications for developing future therapeutic options.
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September 2019 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, researchers identified 32 differentially expressed genes involved in androgenetic alopecia, with down-regulated genes associated with Wnt and TGF-beta signaling and up-regulated genes linked to oxidative stress pathways.
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July 2020 in “Curēus” This case study reports complete beard hair regrowth in a man with beard alopecia areata after six months of treatment with 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide cream.
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June 2018 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” This study found that despite only topical minoxidil and oral finasteride being approved for androgenetic alopecia in Spain, dermatologists commonly prescribe various off-label treatments for both male and female patients.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that a cosmetic foam reduced the telogen rate in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a potential benefit against male pattern hair loss.
May 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study observed that following hair transplantation, patients exhibited prominent perifollicular erythema and scaling one month after surgery, whereas by six months, accentuated follicular ostia and varying hair shaft abnormalities were consistently noted.
February 2026 in “Austrian Journal of Technical and Natural Sciences” This study investigated the effects of mesotherapy on alopecia in patients who had bariatric surgery, highlighting significant roles of individual, behavioral, and structural factors, though specific results were not fully detailed in the abstract.