January 2020 in “ISP medicine” This review discusses the clinical treatment progress and future application prospects of platelet-rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article discusses the factors driving the platelet-rich plasma market in dermatology and reports no clinical results; it highlights the need for more affordable and accessible treatments.
August 2014 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This study outlines a hair regrowth treatment targeting hair follicle stem cells, 5-alpha reductase pathway, and microinflammation using PDGF and VEGF, but reports no clinical results.
September 2024 in “Cureus” In this study, researchers optimized a method for preparing platelet-rich plasma to improve light transmittance aggregometry testing in coronary artery disease patients on clopidogrel and ticagrelor, finding distinct differences in platelet aggregation and volumes among these patients compared to healthy controls.
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January 2013 in “Otorhinolaryngology clinics : an international journal” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in cosmetic surgery, highlighting its expanding applications and promising potential in aesthetic treatments, but reports no new empirical findings.
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December 2019 in “Protetyka Stomatologiczna” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich fibrin in medical fields, especially dentistry, and reports no new clinical results.
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March 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment increased hair density, especially in men and younger patients with AGA.
In this study, 87% of women with female pattern hair loss experienced hair regrowth and reduced hair fall after six months of treatment with platelet-rich plasma therapy combined with a Derma roller, suggesting it as a safe treatment option.
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May 2021 in “Clinical Nuclear Medicine” In this study, 18F-FDG PET/CT revealed increased FDG uptake in the scalp of a woman after platelet-rich plasma therapy, indicating potential inflammatory changes.
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January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” This pilot clinical trial suggests that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment may increase hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia, though outcomes varied between patients.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study observed that autologous platelet-rich plasma treatment improved hair count and density in areas with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, with differing outcomes based on the PRP collection device used.
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.
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July 2006 in “Journal of Neurochemistry” This study found that chronic exposure to and withdrawal of progesterone influenced the expression and function of GABA A receptors in rat hippocampal neurons through its metabolite 3α,5α‐THPROG.
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January 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract describes the components found in the alpha and dense granules of platelets, but it provides no new research findings.
This overview of PRP Bristol clinics explains the growing popularity of Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy as a non-surgical treatment for early-stage hair loss, detailing its process, benefits, and suitability for individuals with androgenetic alopecia.
September 2025 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” This study found that using platelet-rich plasma as a storage solution in follicular unit extraction hair transplantation significantly improved hair regeneration, density, and graft quality compared to normal saline.
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March 2020 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” The authors concluded that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promising potential as a safe treatment for hair restoration in androgenic alopecia, though further research is needed to refine its use and confirm long-term effects.
September 2026 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that autologous non-activated platelet-rich plasma (A-PRP) was effective and safe for treating androgenetic alopecia, showing long-term improvement in hair density, thickness, and count.
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May 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” This paper discusses the recent online debate over the use of PRP in hair restoration but provides no new findings.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that local PGE2 injection may prevent radiotherapy-induced hair loss by protecting hair follicle cells and promoting hair follicle self-repair.
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May 2009 in “Hippocampus” This study found that progesterone enhances the survival of newborn neurons in the hippocampus of adult male mice, which is associated with improved spatial learning and memory.
September 2021 in “VNU Journal of Science: Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review discusses the diverse applications of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) across various medical fields and reports no new clinical results, advocating PRP as a promising therapy for future use.
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December 2017 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” This study reports on the clinical and dermoscopic diagnosis process for androgenic alopecia in patients at Zagazig University Hospitals but includes no new treatment findings.
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November 2017 in “PubMed” This pilot study found a correlation between individual genetic inflammation profiles and the effectiveness of PRP treatment for hair regeneration, with differences observed between male and female responses.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Rice” This study found that PRX102, a peroxidase with a unique polar localization pattern, plays a role in root hair growth by aiding the transport of materials to the tips of growing root hairs.
December 2021 in “Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma therapy in aesthetic anti-aging treatment, highlighting its reported safety and effectiveness in skin regeneration, but presents no original clinical results.
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July 2020 in “Cell Proliferation” In this study, EREG promoted hair growth by activating specific receptors in cell and animal models, indicating it may be a potential treatment for hair loss.
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September 2015 in “Reproductive Biomedicine Online” This study suggests that longer GGN repeat polymorphisms in the androgen receptor gene are associated with polycystic ovary syndrome in women.
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May 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that intradermal injections of platelet-rich plasma were equally safe and effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, with higher platelet numbers possibly enhancing hair density and follicle diameter.
16 citations
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December 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study found that platelet-rich plasma may influence the proliferation of human hair dermal papilla cells by affecting gene expression related to the cell cycle.