September 2025 in “Texila international journal of public health” In this study, isotretinoin, an effective treatment for severe acne, was found to significantly impact hematological, inflammatory, and oxidative stress biomarkers, suggesting potential risks alongside its therapeutic benefits.
August 2020 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” This study found that patients with androgenetic alopecia had significantly higher mean platelet volume, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio compared to healthy controls.
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January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” This review concluded that topical 5% Minoxidil treatment for androgenetic alopecia yielded the best results and enhancing it with other drugs or procedures further improved outcomes.
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May 2011 in “American Journal of Hematology” This study found that vinblastine treatment rapidly increased platelet counts in childhood refractory immune thrombocytopenia, providing effective control of bleeding symptoms, although side effects like neuropathic pain were common and resolved with dose adjustments.
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January 2022 in “Faculty reviews” This review discusses recent advances in understanding hair growth mechanisms and reviews current and emerging therapies, but it presents no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “Ankara Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Tıp Dergisi” This study found that patients with severe acne vulgaris had different systemic inflammatory indices and hematologic parameters compared to healthy individuals.
January 2026 in “Archives of Internal Medicine Research” This review examines how regenerative therapies targeting shared biological pathways can promote healing in musculoskeletal disorders and hair follicle dysfunction, highlighting modalities like platelet-rich plasma and laser therapy while addressing challenges in standardization and measurement.
January 2006 in “Basic & Clinical Medicine” In this study, injection of hair keratin artificial material into rats did not significantly affect leucocytes or blood plates compared to normal saline, suggesting its histocompatibility.
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December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This review highlights that microneedling shows some promise for improving hair growth in alopecia, particularly when used with other treatments, though more research is needed to establish its efficacy and protocols.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses current and emerging medical therapies for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing the importance of stabilizing the condition as a complement to surgical hair restoration.
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April 2023 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This study reported that higher monocyte lymphocyte ratio, monocyte high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio, and platelet lymphocyte ratio were associated with increased risk of developing alopecia areata, suggesting their potential as diagnostic markers.
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May 2017 in “InTech eBooks” This review discusses various treatments for noncicatricial alopecias, such as androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, including mesotherapy, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma therapy, noting that outcomes vary across these procedures.
November 2025 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” This study suggests that hair shedding, often reported with minoxidil use, is poorly defined in androgenetic alopecia treatment despite its prevalence on social media, highlighting a gap in the literature.
April 2025 in “Journal of Skin and Stem Cell” This review discusses the potential of polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) for various dermatological treatments and highlights its significant effects on wound healing, anti-aging, acne scars, and hair loss, but emphasizes the need for further clinical studies.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review indicates that various laser therapies, alone or combined with other treatments, show potential in improving hair density and treating androgenetic alopecia, but outcomes can vary, underscoring the importance of personalized treatment.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that phototherapy was more effective for patients with the multiple or totalis types of alopecia areata, with whole-body phototherapy potentially benefiting those with refractory universalis type.
January 2023 in “Nanomedicine & nanotechnology open access” This review suggests that microneedling shows promise for improving hair quality, thickness, and density in treating androgenetic alopecia, but standardized treatment protocols are currently lacking.
This letter addresses feedback on a study about the effects of platelet-rich plasma on female androgenetic alopecia, particularly discussing the magnification choices for measuring hair density and caliber.
January 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” This review discusses current medical therapies available for treating hair loss and emphasizes the importance of understanding these options, but it presents no new results.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This review analyzed 17 recent clinical trials on platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results; the authors seek a consensus on optimal PRP use.
This article introduces geriatric aesthetics and discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma as a cost-effective solution in developing countries, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” PRP may help with hair loss and improve hair quality with few side effects, but more research is needed.
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November 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the significant burden of disease and psychosocial implications associated with alopecia, highlighting its comorbidities and the impact on quality of life despite being viewed traditionally as an aesthetic concern, but reports no clinical results.
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This abstract discusses advancements in hair transplantation technology, highlighting the role of robotics and follicular unit extraction/grafting in achieving excellent clinical outcomes, with adjuvant treatments like platelet-rich plasma, lasers, and stem cells potentially improving the durability and appearance of results.
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January 2019 in “International Journal of Trichology” This review discusses dermatologists' expert opinions on choosing effective and safe treatments for managing androgenetic alopecia, but it reports no new research findings.
May 2026 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This review discusses microneedling radiofrequency in cosmetic dermatology, particularly for skin texture improvement and various conditions, and reports no new clinical results.
June 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that growth factor concentrate provides quicker improvements for patterned hair loss, but platelet-rich plasma offers more sustained benefits after treatment.
The systematic review reported promising outcomes for stem cell-enriched treatments in aesthetic medicine, such as improved skin rejuvenation, hair restoration, and scar revision. However, challenges like protocol variability and regulatory issues must be addressed to ensure effective and safe clinical applications.
This review found that various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and platelet-rich plasma, combined with supplements, showed positive responses in combating androgenetic alopecia. The study specifically highlighted finasteride's effectiveness in increasing hair growth, with different dosages yielding notable improvements in both men and pre-menopausal women.
March 2018 in “Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy” High-resolution imaging is crucial for diagnosing and planning treatments in clinical anatomy and aging.