December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes from platelet-rich plasma may help heal wounds but need more research for hair growth and skin use.
42 citations,
May 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma, which is full of growth factors, can help treat pattern hair loss.
15 citations,
November 2015 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Mixing platelet-rich plasma with triamcinolone acetonide can potentially improve hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients.
6 citations,
April 2020 in “Cureus” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat alopecia areata barbae.
1 citations,
May 2022 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Low-dose naltrexone and platelet-rich plasma can regrow hair in lichen planopilaris.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Adding stromal vascular fraction to platelet-rich plasma injections did not significantly improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
April 2022 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective but has a higher relapse rate than platelet-rich plasma for treating alopecia areata.
September 2021 in “VNU Journal of Science: Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” Platelet-rich plasma, which has growth factors, is used in many medical fields and can promote tissue repair, stimulate hair growth, and increase hair density.
May 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved acne scars on treated areas of the face.
Alopecia Areata has no cure, treatments are limited, and the condition often recurs, but new therapies like JAK inhibitors show promise.
Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly improved hair density and regrowth in both men and women suffering from pattern hair loss, with even better results when combined with certain medications.
45 citations,
March 2013 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective way to treat hair loss.
32 citations,
April 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Platelet-rich plasma can help grow more mouse hair follicles, but it doesn't work for human hair follicles yet.
18 citations,
January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Platelet-rich plasma shows potential for hair loss and skin rejuvenation but needs more research for widespread use.
February 2023 in “World journal of plastic surgery” Platelet-rich plasma is now used in plastic surgery.
December 2015 in “Journal of Neurology and Stroke” A man had a stroke after getting a scalp injection for hair loss.
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.