3 citations,
November 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” PRP is a safe and effective treatment for limited alopecia areata.
48 citations,
April 2013 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs” Possible new treatments for common hair loss include drugs, stem cells, and improved transplants.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” PRP therapy can be effective for early-stage common hair loss, with most patients seeing improvement, but there are inconsistencies in treatment methods.
61 citations,
January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma treatment could potentially be an effective way to treat chronic alopecia areata with minimal side effects.
7 citations,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Using microneedling with platelet-rich plasma is more effective and just as safe as microneedling alone for treating acne scars.
115 citations,
January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP may help with hair regrowth in male pattern baldness, but more research is needed.
September 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Platelet Rich Plasma may help treat hair loss, but more detailed research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
39 citations,
July 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using fat stem cells and blood cell-rich plasma together improves healing in diabetic wounds by affecting cell signaling.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Combining PRP with topical minoxidil is the most effective for increasing hair density in male pattern baldness.
1 citations,
July 2023 in “Cureus” Some treatments for hereditary hair loss are effective but vary in results and side effects; new therapies show promise but need more research.
56 citations,
November 2016 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The document concludes that the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in aesthetic surgery is unclear due to inconsistent reporting and lack of objective measures in studies.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Regenerative medicine is effective and safe for treating vitiligo.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil can effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
183 citations,
January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” AA-PRP injections effectively increase hair count and thickness for male pattern hair loss.
1 citations,
July 2022 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” New and existing treatments for hair loss show promise, with some being more effective for men and others for women.
Platelet-rich plasma is a promising and cost-effective treatment for hair and skin issues in older adults in India.
70 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fat-derived stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and biomaterials show promise for healing chronic skin wounds and improving soft tissue with few side effects.
May 2022 in “Dermatologic therapy” Combining PRP with follicular transplantation improves vitiligo treatment better than follicular transplantation alone.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” PRP treatment can safely improve short-term vision in acute NAION patients.
3 citations,
January 2021 Non-surgical treatments like thread lifts, PRP therapy, HIFU, and radiofrequency effectively rejuvenate and tighten facial skin.
PRP is promising for skin, hair, and wound treatments but needs standardized methods and more research.
August 2024 in “PLoS ONE” Combining PRP with Minoxidil improves hair density and thickness more than Minoxidil alone.
12 citations,
December 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The review found that the way Platelet-Rich Plasma is made varies a lot, which can change the results of medical treatments.
4 citations,
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” No strong proof that platelet-rich plasma effectively treats hair loss.
7 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document sets guidelines to standardize reporting of PRP clinical trials for better reproducibility and comparability.
1 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors agree that standardizing how PRP methods are reported could help compare results, but note that the link between PRP's contents and hair growth is unclear, and recommend avoiding split-scalp designs in future trials.
September 2020 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The document highlights advancements and findings in dermatology, including AI use, disease prevention, treatment efficacy, and the impact of conditions on patients' lives.
November 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Combining calcipotriol and PRP is most effective for treating Alopecia Areata.
PRP is a versatile and affordable treatment for improving appearance in the elderly, with patient needs and expectations being important.