3 citations
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December 2023 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the mechanisms and potential benefits of platelet-rich plasma therapy for various skin conditions and reports no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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December 2022 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that a combination of dermatoscopy and reflectance confocal microscopy assists in accurately diagnosing pigmented prurigo, which is often misdiagnosed due to its varied clinical manifestations.
37 citations
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August 2015 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that in a mouse model with hereditary 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D resistant rickets, a mutant vitamin D receptor lacking hormone-binding ability could restore normal hair cycling and affect parathyroid hormone regulation.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that FDA-cleared devices for preparing platelet-rich plasma showed inconsistent product quality, with variable platelet counts and inadequate quality control performance, suggesting clinical improvement may not rely on platelet concentration.
October 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study evaluated the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on endometriosis but found no statistically significant overall difference in endometriotic foci size reduction between treated and control groups.
September 2022 in “British Dental Journal” Platelet-rich fibrin is becoming popular for medical and cosmetic uses like hair growth and natural fillers.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “PubMed” This article discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma in genital rejuvenation and reports no new clinical results, suggesting further research is needed to evaluate its effectiveness in this area.
2 citations
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April 2021 in “JAAD International” This article discusses the potential safety of platelet-rich plasma therapy for cicatricial alopecia but highlights that its effectiveness is still uncertain; no new empirical results are provided.
May 2020 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article introduces a revised NPRT classification system that includes diverse patterns of hair loss in both men and women, suggesting it as a universal tool for classification and documentation.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Dermatology Online Journal” In this case study, two middle-aged patients with pruritic scalp erosions were diagnosed with localized pemphigus vulgaris, which resolved without relapse after treatment with low-dose oral prednisone and intralesional triamcinolone acetonide.
December 2023 in “British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery/British journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery” This review discusses the role and function of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in third molar extractions and reports no new clinical results.
This review outlines platelet-rich plasma practices for androgenetic alopecia at a large academic center and highlights the importance of standardizing PRP protocols to improve treatment outcomes, but it reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” In this study, 23 patients with androgenetic alopecia were treated with non-activated autologous platelet-rich plasma (A-PRP) administered through interfollicular injections, but the abstract provides no results of the treatment's effectiveness.
14 citations
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March 2023 in “Bioengineering” In this retrospective study at Lausanne University Hospital, 61% of 48 patients with tendinopathies reported favorable outcomes after a single standardized autologous PRP injection, while 36% needed two, and effectiveness was unrelated to platelet concentration, activity level, age, or gender.
6 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that intramuscular injections of a PRP-derivative in healthy beagle dogs did not result in statistically significant changes in lumbar muscle tissue or IGF-1 blood concentration, suggesting the treatment may be safe at therapeutic doses.
5 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This paper reviews the use of microneedling alone and in combination with platelet-rich plasma for various skin conditions, but it reports no new clinical findings.
July 2014 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” AA-PRP injections significantly promote hair growth but need better study design for clear efficacy.
12 citations
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September 2020 in “JAMA Dermatology” This article reviews the clinical features and associated medical diagnoses of pityriasis rubra pilaris, noting incomplete information on disease prevalence and related conditions but offering no new clinical findings.
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May 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that overexpression of parathyroid hormone-related protein in mice resulted in 30–40% shorter hair due to premature transition into the catagen phase of the hair cycle.
July 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy significantly improved hair density and reduced hair shedding in Vietnamese patients with androgenetic alopecia, with high patient satisfaction and minimal side effects.
February 2023 in “Military Medical Science Letters” This study concluded that both pure-PRP and leukocyte-PRP injections significantly reduced serum CD 68 levels in knee osteoarthritis patients, with pure-PRP being more effective than leukocyte-PRP.
July 2025 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that PRP may increase hair density in breast cancer survivors with EIA or pCIA, but improvements did not differ statistically between treated and untreated sides.
December 2025 in “VNU Journal of Science Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review synthesizes evidence supporting the efficacy of PRP in dermatological conditions like wound healing and alopecia, but emphasizes the need for standardized protocols and larger randomized controlled trials.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” In this study, researchers compared three treatments for stable vitiligo and found that a combination of follicular cell suspension and mini punch grafting resulted in significantly better re-pigmentation after six months compared to using either method alone.
This study found that proretinal nanoparticles, applied topically, are safe and effective for penetration into hair follicles, enhancing retinoid biological activity in the skin while reducing irritation compared to conventional retinal formulations.
October 2017 in “The Indian Journal of Animal Sciences” This study found that prolactin gene polymorphism in Changthangi goats showed no significant association with Cashmere quality traits, indicating the need for further research with larger sample sizes.
PTHrP is important for bone formation and may be targeted for osteoporosis treatment and longevity therapies.
This study found significant variability in the production and use of platelet-rich plasma and related products in Brazil, highlighting the need for regulatory measures to ensure safety.
May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study suggested that non-colony dissociated hiPSCs can be effectively differentiated into functional RPE cells, and hiPSC-RPE cell spheroids showed promise for use in subretinal transplantation in animal models of retinal degeneration.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review discusses the evidence for platelet-rich plasma as a promising treatment for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its potential benefits and favorable safety profile but noting the need for standardized protocols and larger trials.