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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the variability in growth factor expression, particularly TGFβ1, in PRP samples could influence patient responses to hair loss treatment with PRP therapy.
January 2020 in “Asian Journal of Chemistry” This study demonstrated that FT-Raman spectroscopy is effective for identifying finasteride polymorphs in tablets and detecting the presence of alternative polymorphs down to about 15% concentration.
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October 2011 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Finasteride may help improve certain brain function issues linked to dopamine.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that PD-MSCs overexpressing PRL-1 inhibited adipogenesis in orbital fibroblasts from Graves' ophthalmopathy patients, potentially offering a new therapeutic approach for degenerative diseases.
This study suggests that platelet-rich plasma may provide short-term improvement in hair density for female pattern hair loss, but results varied and more rigorous trials are needed to establish optimal protocols.
This study found that adding Platelet-Rich Plasma to Nanofat treatment for female pattern hair loss significantly increased terminal hair count and thickness after 6 months.
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January 2016 in “South African family practice” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma shows potential for improving alopecia areata and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed as evidence primarily supports short-term outcomes in orthopaedic applications.
August 2026 in “Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery” This study investigated treatments for male androgenetic alopecia, finding that combining injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) with microneedling increased hair growth more effectively than i-PRF alone according to questionnaires and photographic assessments.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers conducted an exploratory re-analysis of miRNA dysregulation and aging-related target enrichment using publicly available data on female pattern hair loss, comparing 3 FPHL scalp samples to 5 healthy female controls, and emphasized that the findings are preliminary and require further validation.
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March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that Dermal Fibroblast Progenitors have repressed chromatin profiles which hinder their ability to reform skin in allograft assays despite their differentiation potential.
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March 2020 in “Australian Dental Journal” This review discusses different preparation and application methods of platelet-rich plasma in dental regenerative medicine and reports no new results, highlighting its potential and associated controversies.
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April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Repetin is a protein involved in skin and hair development, binding calcium and compensating for other proteins when needed.
March 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the introduction and market presence of the Italian hair product Kevis but presents no new clinical findings.
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January 2019 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) showed improved hair growth in males with Type VI and Type VII alopecia, which are typically difficult to treat.
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August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This letter comments on a randomized controlled trial by Shapiro et al that found no significant benefits of platelet-rich plasma compared to placebo for male androgenetic alopecia, highlighting issues with PRP protocol variations.
3 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, both Endo-RF subcision and the combination of Endo-RF subcision with PRP were shown to be safe and effective for improving post-acne scars, with the combination therapy potentially offering more desirable outcomes.
January 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Rituximab treatment led to complete hair regrowth and improved skin in a woman with pemphigus foliaceus.
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November 2017 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that women with female pattern hair loss had increased 5α-reductase isozymes and decreased aromatase mRNA levels, potentially affecting their response to treatment.
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.
August 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study observed that ECMs produced by papillary fibroblasts showed the largest fibers and supported keratinocyte differentiation better than reticular fibroblast matrices, informing biomimetic material design for skin tissue engineering.
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June 2021 in “Bezmialem Science” This study found that using a centrifugation speed of 1800 rpm for 10 minutes is optimal for preparing platelet-rich plasma with PRPBAG®, yielding an eightfold increase in platelet concentration.
November 2017 in “Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences” This study found that in a specific setup, the syringe method of platelet-rich plasma preparation was more effective for platelet increment and sterility compared to the tube method.
Processed fat, SVF, and PRP are safe and effective for facial rejuvenation and hair growth.
January 2008 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study suggests that finasteride may inhibit the enzyme phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase, which could contribute to its sexual and psychological side effects.
March 2025 in “Authorea (Authorea)” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in regenerative plastic surgery and dermatology for hair regrowth and skin revitalization, noting some potential side effects without reporting new clinical results.
January 2021 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This study reports encouraging results in treating androgenetic alopecia by combining injectable PRF and PDO thread insertion on the scalp.
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May 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for pattern hair loss treatment and examines existing clinical studies without presenting new clinical results.
This study found that injecting sFRP4 into mouse skin partially inhibited hair follicle regeneration, suggesting a potential therapy for hair follicle regeneration disorders.
November 2024 in “Siriraj Medical Journal/San Sirirat” In this study, a single platelet-rich plasma injection for facial rejuvenation improved patient satisfaction and skin elasticity, with the most notable effects occurring 1-2 weeks post-treatment.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study from PRP Bristol suggests that PRP therapy may stimulate hair growth by revitalizing dormant follicles, noting its rising popularity as a non-surgical option for hair restoration.