5 citations
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December 2020 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” PRP's effectiveness in wound healing is unclear due to varying compositions and methods.
56 citations
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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.
39 citations
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July 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using fat stem cells and blood cell-rich plasma together improves healing in diabetic wounds by affecting cell signaling.
31 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science” PRP may help reduce musculoskeletal pain, but its effectiveness is still uncertain.
13 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Minoxidil works faster and is more cost-effective for treating hair loss, but platelet-rich plasma microneedling can be an alternative for those who can't use minoxidil.
December 2025 in “Journal of AI” The USA, China, Italy, and Türkiye lead in diverse PRP research, focusing on healing and pain management.
December 2025 in “Lviv clinical bulletin” PRP therapy may help with ovarian issues and fertility, but more research is needed.
Combining psychodermatology and PRP therapy can improve skin condition treatment by addressing both mental and physical health.
September 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Activated PRP effectively increases hair density and reduces hair loss in alopecia.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” PRP and PRF can effectively heal chronic wounds.
July 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Using platelet-rich plasma in hair restoration surgery significantly improves hair density after 6 months and is safe to use.
15 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP therapy improves hair density and thickness in AGA patients, even with other treatments.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than platelet-rich plasma for treating scalp alopecia areata.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.
2 citations
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January 2014 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” New treatments for hair growth disorders are needed due to limited current options and complex hair follicle biology.
13 citations
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June 2020 in “Stem Cells International” A substance from a specific gel helped to grow hair effectively in mice, suggesting it could potentially be used to treat hair loss in humans.
5 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP treatment improves hair count, density, and reduces hair loss in AGA patients.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Freezing gamma-irradiated amniotic fluid may help hair growth and speed up the growth phase.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma injections made hair thicker for both men and women, with a greater effect in women.
35 citations
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May 2015 in “Thrombosis Research” Prostaglandin E2 affects human platelet activity in complex ways that could lead to personalized heart disease treatments.
8 citations
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April 2023 in “Cureus” Stem cells could be a better treatment for hair loss by reactivating dormant hair follicles.
January 2025 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” Using platelet rich fibrin speeds up wound healing after revascularization.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Drug delivery system” Anti-aging treatments like hair transplants, minoxidil, and finasteride effectively promote hair growth.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Platelet-rich plasma can help heal difficult gastrointestinal fistulas after surgery.
205 citations
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April 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair regrowth and decreased discomfort in alopecia patients, making it a potentially better and safer treatment option.
46 citations
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May 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP injections effectively treat hair loss, with positive results in both monthly and every three months treatments.
22 citations
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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Both Platelet-Rich Plasma and Minoxidil foam increase hair count in women with hair loss, but Minoxidil is more effective. However, women were more satisfied with Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment.
19 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improve hair density and thickness in both male and female pattern hair loss, especially in early stages.
19 citations
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May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma with 5% minoxidil solution improves hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia patients.
2 citations
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December 2019 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma helps dog hair regrow faster than microneedling alone.