January 2022 in “Tissue & Cell” Using both platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil together gives the best results for hair growth in male rats with hair loss.
October 2021 in “Technology transfer: innovative solutions in medicine” The combined treatment improved scalp health in women with early-stage hair loss.
214 citations,
September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
58 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Platelet-rich plasma, which carries growth factors, could be a promising treatment for non-scarring hair loss, promoting hair growth and density with no major side effects.
20 citations,
September 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair diameter and density, stopped hair fall, and boosted hair growth in men with hair loss, with no reported side effects.
5 citations,
October 2021 in “PubMed” Exosomes from human fat stem cells can potentially enhance hair growth and survival, providing a new possible treatment for hair loss.
5 citations,
January 2020 in “International Journal of Trichology” Microneedling alone is as effective as microneedling with platelet-rich plasma for male pattern baldness.
5 citations,
January 2019 in “Revista Latino-americana De Enfermagem” Making platelet-rich plasma gel is cheap, safe, and easy when done by trained professionals.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Genetics Research” Using hemocoagulase with platelet-rich plasma in hip replacement can lessen blood loss and improve healing and blood clotting.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” Platelet-rich plasma didn't increase hair length but may help keep hair follicles alive.
1 citations,
October 2021 in “Cureus” Platelet-rich plasma treatment may safely and effectively reduce skin lesions in psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
1 citations,
January 2018 in “Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Series Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma can positively affect common hair loss, but more research is needed for standard use.
January 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” More research is needed to fully understand the benefits of platelet-rich plasma in medicine.
Platelet-rich plasma injections effectively increase hair density in men suffering from common hair loss.
January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Using platelet-rich plasma injections and biotin pills together significantly increases hair regrowth in men with hair loss.
17 citations,
April 2020 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The PRP-like cosmetic product with postbiotics effectively treats hair loss in Alopecia areata.
January 2022 in “Springer eBooks” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a promising treatment for hair loss, believed to extend the life cycle of hair follicles and prevent their shrinkage.
6 citations,
May 2021 in “Journal of Health Sciences” Intravenous delivery of autologous activated platelet-rich plasma is safe.
2 citations,
January 2022 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Using a carbon dioxide laser and platelet-rich plasma together can effectively restore hair and patients are generally satisfied with the results.
Platelet-rich plasma is a promising and cost-effective treatment for hair and skin issues in older adults in India.
23 citations,
November 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Platelet lysate is more effective than activated autologous platelet-rich plasma or saline in improving hair growth after hair restoration surgery.
May 2022 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Platelet-rich fibrin helps in healing and rejuvenation but results vary and can take time.
23 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin (I-PRF) showed positive results for treating hair loss, skin texture, wrinkles, and wounds.
22 citations,
August 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” Stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, including platelet-rich plasma, show promise for hair restoration in treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
14 citations,
July 2021 in “Biomedicines” Platelet-rich treatments can help improve wound healing and tissue repair.
8 citations,
September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” More people are searching for hair transplants online, preferring Follicular Unit Excision over Follicular Unit Transplant. There's also a rise in female patients and interest in beard, eyebrow transplants, and non-surgical treatments like platelet rich plasma.
3 citations,
May 2020 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” PRP injections increased hair density in men with hair loss but didn't work for everyone and more research is needed.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Dermatology Review/Przegląd Dermatologiczny” Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.
November 2023 in “Periodontology 2000” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin has improved healing and regeneration in various medical fields and can be more effective than previous treatments.
PRP is a versatile and affordable treatment for improving appearance in the elderly, with patient needs and expectations being important.