August 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” This review discusses the use of mesotherapy and PRP for hair loss and reports no new clinical results; the authors note widespread media attention and call for further studies on efficacy.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This pilot study suggests that a new preparation of platelet-rich plasma gel may improve symptoms and tissue regeneration in patients with en coup de sabre scleroderma, though further trials are needed to clarify its role.
January 2025 in “Advances in Clinical Medicine” This source reviews clinical research progress on injection therapies for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that methods like platelet derivatives, botulinum toxin, and stem cells may offer precise hair follicle targeting and reduced side effects compared to traditional treatments.
This review discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss and reports no new clinical results, highlighting its potential benefits, mechanisms of action, and areas needing further research.
January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Micrografts are useful for healing wounds, regenerating bone and periodontal tissues, and improving hair transplantation outcomes.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This case report describes successful wound healing in a patient with chronic gout and tophaceous ulcers following platelet-rich plasma therapy, highlighting its potential effectiveness in treating non-healing wounds.
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November 2018 in “JAMA Dermatology” This study found that participant self-assessments suggested greater improvement in the texture and wrinkles of facial skin treated with PRP compared to normal saline, though dermatologist ratings showed no significant difference.
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March 2013 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” In this retrospective study, PRP injections for alopecia were found to improve hair volume and quality, with high patient satisfaction, particularly in those with less than 2 years of hair loss.
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February 2020 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” This study found that autologous serum platelet-rich plasma improved skin quality and reduced wrinkles, texture, and pores in healthy females, partly by regulating the expression of MMP-1, tyrosinase, fibrillin, and tropoelastin.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that PRP injections improved hair density, quality, and thickness in males with androgenic alopecia compared to placebo, with reported high patient satisfaction and no major side effects.
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May 2020 in “Daehan saengsik uihak hoeji/Clinical and experimental reproductive medicine” This article discusses the potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma injections in ovarian tissue to improve reproductive outcomes in IVF for older individuals and proposes a mechanism to enhance embryo ploidy rescue, but reports no new clinical results.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly increased hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo, but further research is needed to understand factors influencing treatment success.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that combining Fractional CO2 laser with platelet-rich plasma led to better improvement in vitiligo treatment compared to platelet-rich plasma alone, based on patient satisfaction and lesion size reduction.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this case report, researchers described a treatment for post-aplasia cutis congenita alopecia using follicular unit transplantation, platelet-rich plasma, and fat grafting, which significantly improved hair follicles, skin quality, and sensitivity in the affected scalp area.
This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair density in male patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to placebo treatments.
This study reviewed two blinded randomized controlled trials and one prospective cohort study and found that PRP injections may increase hair density and induce hair regrowth in adults with androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata, with notably higher hair counts reported at specific follow-up intervals.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review explores the potential links between PRP treatments for hair loss and scalp skin cancer risk, finding current evidence supports PRP's safety but emphasizes the need for further studies and routine monitoring.
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October 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study demonstrated that PRP treatment improved hair metrics in androgenetic alopecia, with the dermapen method proving more effective than the point-by-point technique for specific hair growth indicators.
January 2025 in “SiSli Etfal Hastanesi Tip Bulteni / The Medical Bulletin of Sisli Hospital” This study found that while platelet-rich plasma may be effective for alopecia areata, its superiority over intralesional steroid injections was not fully demonstrated, and side effects were more frequent.
November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study highlights the potential of fat injections for treating alopecia, as they may promote hair regrowth, reduce inflammation, and exhibit limited adverse effects, suggesting efficacy and safety in managing the condition.
October 2020 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” In this study, adding platelet-rich plasma to minoxidil and finasteride treatment for patterned hair loss improved hair outcomes with minimal side effects compared to using minoxidil and finasteride alone.
December 2022 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review suggests that combining treatments such as oral supplements, topical minoxidil, and high-platelet plasma may be effective for addressing telogen effluvium after COVID-19 infection, which affects about 30% of patients.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma may effectively increase hair follicle numbers in men with androgenetic alopecia, but changes in hair thickness plateaued after the second injection.
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August 2024 in “European journal of medical research” This study developed an evidence-based informed consent form for PRP injections that was legally validated and implemented in a medical institution.
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December 2021 in “JAAD case reports” This review discusses recent advancements in treating alopecia areata, highlighting the promise of Janus kinase inhibitors and platelet-rich plasma therapy, but it reports no new clinical findings.
August 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that growth factor concentrate injections combined with topical minoxidil in androgenetic alopecia patients led to similar hair regrowth outcomes as platelet-rich plasma, with lower reported pain.
January 2025 in “The World Journal of Men s Health” In this study, autologous intratesticular PRP injection was found to be a feasible and well-tolerated procedure with low complication rates and quick recovery, but the authors indicated that current evidence is insufficient to confirm its effectiveness for mTESE.
May 2024 in “Open Access Journal of Disease and Global Health” This qualitative study reported that platelet-rich plasma treatments improved patient satisfaction and quality of life by enhancing facial texture and hair quality, supporting PRP as a viable option for conditions like alopecia and skin rejuvenation.
May 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review discusses potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma injections for various conditions such as alopecia and wound healing, but emphasizes the need for more robust research to validate these effects.
April 2018 in “Cytotherapy” This article reviews the potential of PRP and adipose-derived stem cell treatments for hair growth, but provides no new clinical results, calling for more research in these areas.