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.
August 2024 in “Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” In this study, PRP combined with minoxidil was found to be more effective in improving hair counts in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to minoxidil alone or with dermaroller, showing significant improvements at both 3 and 5 months.
January 2015 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” This study reported effective hair growth improvement in androgenic alopecia through subcutaneous injections of platelet-rich plasma, with observed benefits in both women and men.
April 2018 in “Radiotherapy and Oncology” Prostaglandin helps regenerate hair follicles after radiation damage.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study found that RALF peptides, through liquid-liquid phase separation, form condensates with pectin and other proteins, playing a pivotal role in plant development and stress response regulation.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, PRP therapy did not show significant effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia in patients over a 6-month period, with 45% of participants reporting no improvement in hair growth, although adverse effects were minimal and non-serious.
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September 2022 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” In this study, personalized PRP therapy significantly increased hair density and diameter in a patient with androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its potential benefit but emphasizing the need for broader clinical trials.
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July 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” This study discusses the potential psychological impact of platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair loss but reports no standardized protocols or conclusive results, highlighting the need for further analysis.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review evaluates various kits for isolating platelet-rich plasma using established processing standards and finds they enable compliance with consensus quality criteria; ongoing research is needed to refine these procedures for improved consistency and safety.
March 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that GPR40 agonists may promote hair growth by inducing angiogenesis via specific molecular pathways in both cell and animal models, suggesting potential for hair loss treatment.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This literature review indicates that combining PRP with minoxidil therapy may improve hair growth and patient satisfaction in androgenetic alopecia compared to monotherapies, though study limitations exist.
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September 2025 in “Neural Regeneration Research” This review discusses the roles of prostaglandins in the nervous system and their therapeutic potential for neurological diseases, noting their complex interactions with immune cells and signaling pathways.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” This study reported that platelet-rich fibrin (iPRF) therapy may improve scalp health and hair appearance in women, showing beneficial changes in scalp hydration, redness, oiliness, and hair density, thickness, and loss.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review summarizes current clinical evidence on platelet-rich plasma, highlighting its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia and as an adjunctive therapy for acne scars, while noting challenges in standardizing preparation techniques.
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July 2023 in “Spine Surgery and Related Research” This article reviews the potential of PRP as a treatment for spinal pain but calls for established use guidelines and protocols before wider clinical adoption, with no new clinical results reported.
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June 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma is a low-risk treatment for androgenic alopecia with good patient satisfaction and positive objective outcomes, but further research is needed to refine methods and standardize outcome measurements.
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July 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that while PTH rP initially seemed to shorten the hair cycle by transitioning hair follicles from anagen to catagen, more relevant models indicate it ultimately accelerates and stimulates hair growth.
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March 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” This abstract provides an overview of the importance of using reliable and valid information for evidence-based medicine, without presenting new experimental results.
June 2022 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This document reviews various studies presented at the Plastic Surgery Research Council (PSRC) Annual Meetings and reports no new research findings; it discusses topics ranging from reconstructive techniques to gender-affirming surgeries.
January 2018 in “International Educational Applied Scientific Research Journal” This study observed an increase in hair thickness and reduced hair loss in patients with androgenetic alopecia after treatment with autologous cellular suspension using the Rigenera® system, though further research is needed.
December 2023 in “PubMed” This study found that both single- and double-spin PRP preparation methods significantly increased thrombocyte counts and improved hair parameters in males with androgenetic alopecia, with the single-spin method showing a more significant increase in thrombocyte count.
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November 2024 in “Revista Foco” This review suggests that PRP is an effective and safe technique for skin rejuvenation in aesthetic procedures, based on existing literature.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This review discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma for treating scarring alopecias and reports no clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further research.
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November 2011 in “Neuroscience Letters” This study reported that progesterone reduces cell death in hippocampal cultures following oxygen–glucose deprivation mainly through its conversion to allopregnanolone and the involvement of GABAA receptors.
April 2024 in “European Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests that the PPP2R3C gene may confer susceptibility to psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis vulgaris in Chinese patients, with additional possible associations involving IL-23R, ERN1, IFIH1, and KIF3A genes.
October 2020 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” The abstract discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma as a new, efficient, safe, and reproducible solution for hair loss and thinning, highlighting advancements in growth factors and stem cell technology. However, this summary does not report specific findings or results.
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July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help promote hair growth and improve graft survival after hair transplantation, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and determine the best dosage.
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January 2023 in “Revista Interfaces Saúde Humanas e Tecnologia” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma's potential for aesthetic procedures like facial rejuvenation and alopecia treatment but reports no new clinical findings; further research is needed.
May 2022 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” This review discusses the applications of autologous platelet concentrates in aesthetic medicine, highlighting that platelet-rich fibrin is favored over platelet-rich plasma due to cost-effectiveness and efficacy, but reports no new clinical results.