May 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Platelet-derived products help regenerate tissue and are used in various skin and hair treatments.
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March 2017 in “Current regenerative medicine” Platelet-rich plasma helps tissue healing but lacks standard use methods.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Prostaglandin E2 helps prevent hair loss from radiotherapy by protecting hair growth cells and aiding self-repair.
6 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” PRP treatments for hair loss need standard protocols to be reliable.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Treprostinil, a drug, can delay wound healing in healthy cells but doesn't affect diabetic foot ulcer cells, suggesting further research could help understand its role in treating these ulcers.
February 2017 in “대한피부과학회지” Combining low-dose dutasteride with finasteride improved a man's hair loss.
January 2019 in “Nihon Yakuri Gakkai nenkai yoshishu” Current treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms include α1-blockers, 5ARIs, PDE5 inhibitors, anticholinergic agents, and β3-adrenergic receptor agonists.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Biomedicines” Platelet- and marrow-derived biologics help heal tissues and reduce infections but need standardized methods for better use.
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July 2023 in “Spine Surgery and Related Research” PRP shows promise for spinal pain but needs more guidelines before widespread use.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” Platelet-rich plasma therapy successfully healed a chronic wound from tophi rupture.
30 citations
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” These migraine prevention drugs can cause side effects like constipation, hair loss, injection site reactions, fatigue, and sometimes unexpected issues like Raynaud's phenomenon and weight gain.
Combining dutasteride or finasteride with an α1 blocker is more effective for managing BPH than using either alone.
62 citations
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November 2022 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” The injectable hydrogel effectively speeds up chronic wound healing.
September 2022 in “Dermatologic Therapy” January 2026 in “Rinsho Shinkeigaku” Finasteride and minoxidil may increase stroke risk by affecting blood clotting and blood pressure.
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April 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Angio PRP speeds up skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
January 2025 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” Using platelet rich fibrin speeds up wound healing after revascularization.
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April 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” Platelet-rich plasma helps protect and improve ovarian function in rats treated with cyclophosphamide.
January 2004 in “Data Archiving and Networked Services (DANS)” Finasteride blocks progesterone's effect on brain activity linked to epilepsy.
115 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
October 2025 in “Journal of the Endocrine Society” Methimazole can cause severe low platelet count in Graves' disease patients, so monitoring and alternative treatments are important.
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September 2020 in “PeerJ” Platelet factor 4 slows down hair growth and could make hair loss treatments more effective if removed.
A single dose of Platelet Rich Plasma effectively reduces symptoms of early knee osteoarthritis.
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August 2005 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Face-lifts can lead to complications like bleeding, nerve injury, skin death, hair loss, and rare infections, with careful surgery reducing risks.
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January 2009 in “Gynecological Endocrinology” Women with PCOS have higher levels of certain blood clotting factors, suggesting a greater risk of cardiovascular issues.
12 citations
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The review found that the way Platelet-Rich Plasma is made varies a lot, which can change the results of medical treatments.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Piperonylic acid speeds up wound healing by reducing inflammation and boosting collagen.
January 2026 in “Journal of Surgery and Research” For best results in vascular transplants, use donor vessels within 3 days.
December 2025 in “Lviv clinical bulletin” PRP therapy may help with ovarian issues and fertility, but more research is needed.