PRP is a safe, low-cost treatment used in dermatology for hair loss, skin rejuvenation, scar repair, and wound healing.
February 2024 in “Folia Medica” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is effective for hair loss in patients regardless of their thyroid antibody levels.
3 citations
,
April 2023 in “Urology Herald” PRP shows promise in treating urological diseases but needs more research.
115 citations
,
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.
119 citations
,
January 2014 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Platelet-rich plasma might help with hair growth and skin conditions, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness and safety.
1 citations
,
April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma shows potential for hair growth, but more research is needed to determine the best preparation method.
March 2017 in “Open access journal of surgery” The document concludes that more standardized research is needed to fully understand and optimize the use of platelet-rich fibrin in regenerative medicine.
5 citations
,
January 2013 in “Otorhinolaryngology clinics : an international journal” Platelet-rich plasma may improve healing and hair growth in cosmetic surgery but results vary.
7 citations
,
August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document sets guidelines to standardize reporting of PRP clinical trials for better reproducibility and comparability.
56 citations
,
November 2016 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The document concludes that the effectiveness of platelet rich plasma in aesthetic surgery is unclear due to inconsistent reporting and lack of objective measures in studies.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Platelet-rich plasma can help heal difficult gastrointestinal fistulas after surgery.
1 citations
,
December 2019 in “Archives of the Balkan Medical Union” Injecting platelet-rich plasma into the muscle layer improves intestinal healing and reduces adhesions.
July 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Platelet rich plasma was slightly more effective than no treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
September 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Platelet-rich plasma helps in skin healing, scar repair, and may boost hair growth in alopecia.
1 citations
,
May 2017 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP is beneficial for hair restoration.
December 2024 in “Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin (I-PRF) is more effective than platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating hair loss.
29 citations
,
September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The document concludes that freeze-dried platelet-rich plasma shows promise for medical use but requires standardization and further research.
76 citations
,
December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
18 citations
,
July 2007 in “Hair transplant forum international” Platelet-rich plasma may improve healing and hair growth in hair transplant surgery.
4 citations
,
November 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” No strong proof that platelet-rich plasma effectively treats hair loss.
66 citations
,
June 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet preparations generally show positive effects on wound healing and facial rejuvenation, but more thorough research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
January 2019 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can effectively treat various hair loss conditions, improve hair count, thickness, and density, and potentially speed up results when combined with surgical techniques.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Both methods of platelet-rich plasma showed positive effects on hair loss.
July 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is becoming popular for treating hair loss and it's important for dermatologists to understand how it works and its safety.
February 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP shows promise for hair and skin treatment, but more research is needed for standard practices.
6 citations
,
January 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” PRP treatments for hair loss need standard protocols to be reliable.
7 citations
,
October 2024 in “Cells” PRP therapy shows promise for anti-aging but lacks consistent evidence and standardization.
June 2023 in “Journal of Face Aesthetics” PRF is promising for dental and aesthetic uses but needs more research.
January 2023 in “Laryngoscope” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can help restore hair, but the best method for preparing and using it is still unclear.