2 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study suggests the mechanical effect of injecting a solution is more important than the solution's nature in treating atrophic acne scars, with UBM sonography proposed for objective assessment.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” This pilot study found that platelet-rich plasma injections did not improve hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.
8 citations
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March 1994 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The author reports that using Total Excision Techniques in hair transplant surgeries increased graft yield by at least 50%, with minimal scarring in the donor area.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This study reported that injecting monofilament threads into the scalp significantly improved hair count and hair mass index in women with female pattern hair loss, with most participants noticing substantial improvements in hair characteristics compared to a placebo.
December 2022 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” This study found that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was more effective than minoxidil 5% topical treatment in increasing hair density for androgenic alopecia patients and had an additional benefit when combined with minoxidil.
January 1994 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” This response to a forum discussion emphasizes avoiding scalp injections of benzyl alcohol and sodium bicarbonate during hair transplantation but provides no new research 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.
In this study, researchers found that autologous PRP injections, when used as an adjuvant treatment with topical minoxidil, did not provide a significant increase in hair density compared to placebo in men with androgenetic alopecia in northeastern India.
7 citations
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February 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this randomized controlled trial, intralesional vitamin D3 injections significantly improved localized alopecia areata symptoms compared to a saline placebo, with minimal and transient side effects, suggesting vitamin D3 as an effective treatment option without needing prior serum vitamin D level measurement.
In this study, botulinum toxin type A injections reduced the severity of treatment-resistant scalp psoriasis in more patients compared to placebo over a 12-week period.
11 citations
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January 1961 in “Archives of dermatology” In this study, corticosteroid injections were found to be more effective than saline for inducing hair regrowth in cases of alopecia areata with long-duration and extensive hair loss.
3 citations
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April 2002 in “Animal Science” This study found that intradermal spermidine injections stimulated cell proliferation and increased fibre length growth rate in wool follicles of Merino lambs, without significantly affecting fibre diameter.
4 citations
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March 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment increased hair density, especially in men and younger patients with AGA.
October 2023 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” In this study, I-PRF, a blood-derived biomaterial without anticoagulants, was found to inhibit melanin production and reduce oxidative stress damage in a rat model of melasma, suggesting it as a safe and cost-effective treatment option.
January 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In this study, botulinum toxin type A did not improve clinical features in patients with recalcitrant alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis over a four-month period.
18 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that PRP injections using the Eclipse system significantly improved hair density and caliber in women with androgenetic alopecia compared to saline placebo at 24 weeks.
11 citations
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January 2007 in “Veterinary dermatology” This study found that administerating 10 mg/kg intramuscular fulvestrant did not stimulate hair regrowth in Pomeranian dogs with alopecia X, though higher doses may warrant further investigation.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that both intralesional steroid injections and Jessener solution were more effective than saline in treating alopecia areata, with no significant difference between the two active treatments.
2 citations
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March 2010 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This study describes a new two-step method for effectively removing hair particles from split-thickness skin grafts from the scalp, potentially preventing foreign-body reactions at recipient sites.
61 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that platelet-rich plasma was not effective in treating androgenetic alopecia in men with grade 4–6 hair loss.
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May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” In this study, researchers found that using electromagnetic radiation in the EHF range enhanced the engraftment of skin flaps in rats by improving microcirculation and reducing necrosis, with greater effects observed when paired with systemic ozone therapy.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, AMP-303 injections demonstrated a trend toward increasing non-vellus hair count in men with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia, notably showing a 14.5% peak increase at 60 days compared to saline, with effects lasting up to five months.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “PubMed” This systematic review and meta-analysis found limited, low-quality evidence suggesting that platelet-rich plasma injections may increase hair density in patients with androgenetic alopecia compared to saline, but results were inconclusive for alopecia areata.
36 citations
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June 1988 in “Australian Journal of Biological Sciences” This study found that twice-daily intradermal injections of mouse epidermal growth factor in Merino sheep resulted in dose-dependent changes in wool follicles and fibres, including induction of catagen and subsequent regeneration.
6 citations
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October 2024 in “Basic and Clinical Andrology” This study found no significant evidence supporting the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma injections for treating mild-to-moderate erectile dysfunction compared to placebo.
2 citations
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June 2018 in “The Medical Journal of Cairo University/The Medical Journal of Cairo University” This study found that while Platelet Rich Plasma injections led to some clinical and immunological improvements in psoriatic plaques, it could not be recommended as a standalone treatment for localized plaque psoriasis.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found no significant benefit of platelet-rich plasma injections over placebo in improving erectile function in patients with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction.
4 citations
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August 2022 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that one session of intradermal botulinum toxin type A injection decreased scalp sebum secretion and perception of greasiness more effectively than saline for up to 3 months.
February 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” In this study, platelet-rich plasma injections in mice were associated with faster hair growth and increased expression of the Wnt10b protein in hair follicles, suggesting potential benefits for treating alopecia.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that for treating androgenetic alopecia, LC hair essence serum injections provided excellent results with fewer side effects compared to botulinum toxin A, which also showed significant efficacy but with higher associated costs and more frequent side effects.