6 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No benefits found using platelet-rich plasma in hair transplants for male hair loss.
Certain drugs can worsen hair loss in people prone to androgenetic alopecia.
Finasteride and dutasteride are not recommended for feminizing therapy due to limited effectiveness and potential risks.
PDGF signaling is crucial for cell development, wound healing, and fluid regulation in the body.
14 citations
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August 2024 in “BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth” Platelet-rich plasma can help thicken the endometrium and improve pregnancy rates.
January 2025 in “Advances in Clinical Medicine” Platelet-Rich Plasma shows promise for treating low back pain but needs more research.
6 citations
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Platelet-derived exosomes offer better regenerative therapy but face challenges in isolation and regulation.
4 citations
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January 2022 in “Transfusion Medicine and Hemotherapy” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) has potential benefits in plastic surgery, especially for skin grafts, wound healing, hair loss, mild Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and TMJ disorders, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
3 citations
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May 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Platelet rich plasma is an effective treatment for alopecia areata.
20 citations
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Platelet-based therapies using a patient's own blood show promise for skin and hair regeneration but require more research for confirmation.
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can significantly improve melasma, a skin pigmentation disorder, but may not add benefits when used with certain other treatments.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Using platelet-rich plasma injections and 5% minoxidil topically can safely and effectively treat mild-to-moderate male pattern baldness.
July 2024 in “Quality in Sport” Combined minoxidil and PRP therapy improves hair growth without affecting physical performance.
October 2022 in “The Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” Targeting the PGD2-DP2 pathway may help treat hair loss.
April 2013 in “The FASEB Journal” Dutasteride showed some prevention of prostate issues but also had limitations, especially with high-grade tumors.
5 citations
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December 2015 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Using a certain drug on the skin can help prevent hair loss caused by pulling on the hair.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may help restore immune balance in bald patches, but its effectiveness in treating hair loss is limited.
14 citations
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June 2011 in “Steroids” New compounds may help treat prostate issues without affecting androgen receptors.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Using hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride may cause sexual side effects.
PRP and microneedling are generally safe but can cause rare severe complications.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP therapy for hair loss is safe but its effectiveness is doubtful.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.
November 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Combining calcipotriol and PRP is most effective for treating Alopecia Areata.
6 citations
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March 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP injections promote hair growth and increase hair density in androgenic alopecia.
6 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” PRP can help regrow hair in people with alopecia.
September 2024 in “Annals of Medicine and Surgery” Ritlecitinib is the first FDA-approved pill for treating significant hair loss in alopecia areata patients aged 12 and up.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Clinical case reports” PRP therapy can effectively treat hair loss after COVID-19 vaccination.
November 2025 in “Advanced Therapeutics” Platelet-rich plasma can aid tissue repair but faces challenges in standardization.
April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Some blood pressure medications are linked to a higher risk of skin cancer.