July 2026 in “Italian journal of anatomy and embryology” This study found that Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) stimulated human hair growth more effectively than other tested culture media in vitro.
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April 2024 in “International Wound Journal” Combining UV therapy with PRP heals chronic wounds faster and reduces pain.
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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.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that injecting PRP gel derived from a patient's own blood may promote tissue regeneration and closure of intestinal fistulas unresponsive to conservative therapy.
January 2024 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” This review discusses the modern production methods, mechanisms of action, and various uses of platelet-rich plasma in medicine, highlighting promising applications but noting the need for more high-quality research.
December 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” This review examines the use of platelet-rich plasma for treating alopecia and highlights current challenges in preparation standards and efficacy, without presenting new clinical findings.
This study developed a legally valid, evidence-based informed consent document specifically for platelet-rich plasma injections, intended to enhance patient rights and communication, and support legal defense in malpractice cases.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This analysis suggests that platelet-rich plasma therapy may be promising for treating androgenetic alopecia, but further controlled trials with standardized measures are needed to confirm its efficacy.
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March 2019 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal (Print)” This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in clinical settings and notes the lack of standardization and consensus on its preparation and use; it reports no new clinical results.
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study found that fractional Er:YAG laser combined with platelet-rich plasma resulted in greater skin repigmentation in patients with localized stable vitiligo compared to microneedling with platelet-rich plasma, with fewer side effects reported in the laser group.
July 2021 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” This study reports that among rats with penile fractures, those treated with primary repair plus homologous platelet-rich plasma showed the best healing compared to other treatment methods.
This study reported that women with stress urinary incontinence experienced significant symptom improvement at one and three months following autologous platelet-rich plasma injections, highlighting this minimally invasive treatment as effective and safe.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review discusses recent clinical trials on the use of platelet rich plasma for treating androgenetic alopecia and reports mixed findings on its effectiveness compared to standard treatments.
January 2020 in “Springer eBooks” This review discusses platelet-rich plasma as a treatment for hair loss and reports no clinical results; the authors note its potential as a minimally invasive option alongside existing therapies.
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February 2021 This study observed that using ice pack compression or a vibration anesthesia device reduced pain during inactivated PRP scalp injections in patients with alopecia, suggesting both as inexpensive and accessible pain-relief options.
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April 2019 in “The Ukrainian Biochemical Journal” This study developed a simple method to prepare highly concentrated, resting platelet-rich plasma suitable for cell therapy, effectively preventing clotting while maintaining platelet reactivity and minimizing hemorrhage risk.
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July 2009 in “Optics express” This study introduces a new intracavity frequency modulation technique for tunable picosecond optical parametric oscillators, enhancing chemical contrast in coherent Raman imaging by allowing real-time subtraction of background signals.
November 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” This review found mixed evidence regarding platelet-rich plasma's effectiveness in various medical applications, noting significant limitations like small sample sizes and lack of standardization that necessitate further research.
This study developed a nanocarrier-based gel to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of resveratrol in treating psoriasis. In a mouse model, the gel improved skin penetration and retention, showed notable anti-psoriatic effects, and was deemed safe and biocompatible.
This narrative review discusses the historical and current use of platelet-rich plasma in dermatology and reports no new clinical results; the authors suggest it may reduce the need for invasive procedures.
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April 2022 in “Microorganisms” In this study, clinically used preoperative skin preparations with povidone iodine and chlorhexidine gluconate did not meet FDA log-reduction standards for bacterial bioburden in a porcine model, suggesting persistent infection risks.
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April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Polycomb repressive complex 1 is crucial for skin development and stem cell specification, influencing gene activity beyond its known repressor functions.
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January 1994 in “Current Opinion in Endocrinology & Diabetes” This review discusses multiple physiological roles of parathyroid hormone-related protein, such as cartilage mineralization and hair follicle regulation, and reports no new experimental results.
July 2008 in “VTechWorks (Virginia Tech)” This study suggests that PrPC plays a role in the differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells during neurogenesis, impacting neural progenitor cell development.
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the potential applications of injectable platelet‐rich fibrin in various conditions and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight its favorable use in comparison to existing treatments.
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July 2011 in “European Journal of Dermatology” The authors concluded that VSCAPSI, a videodermoscopy-based assessment tool, provides evidence for early diagnosis, differential diagnosis, follow-up, and screening of scalp psoriasis.
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October 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” In this study, classic PDRN (50-1,500 kDa) was observed to improve wound healing quality in a mouse model by enhancing collagen composition and cell migration.
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April 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This review concludes that platelet-rich plasma treatments significantly improve various facial skin parameters, particularly when combined with hyaluronic acid, and stresses the need for standardized preparation protocols.
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September 2024 in “Porto Biomedical Journal” This case report illustrates the diagnostic challenges and importance of early detection in primary vitreoretinal lymphoma, highlighting a successful treatment outcome with systemic chemotherapy in preventing CNS progression.
May 2017 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a skin disorder was found to have hepatitis C, which may be linked, and was safely treated with methotrexate.