270 citations
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March 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma can potentially promote hair growth by stimulating cell growth and increasing certain proteins.
58 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different methods of preparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can affect wound healing and hair regrowth in plastic surgery. Using a kit with specific standards helps isolate PRP that meets quality criteria. Non-Activated PRP and Activated PRP have varying effects depending on the tissue and condition treated. For hair regrowth, Non-Activated PRP increased hair density more than Activated PRP. Both treatments improved various aspects of scalp health.
44 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics”
42 citations
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May 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma, which is full of growth factors, can help treat pattern hair loss.
39 citations
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January 2021 in “BioMed Research International” PRP treatments need standardization for consistent results.
37 citations
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March 2009 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP treatment helped reverse hair thinning and promoted new hair growth.
31 citations
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Regenerative Medicine” PRP treatment can safely boost hormone levels in some IVF patients with low ovarian reserve.
19 citations
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January 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP can help hair growth, but results vary and need standard methods.
18 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP therapy may increase hair density in pattern hair loss without serious side effects, but more research is needed.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “The Ukrainian Biochemical Journal” A simple method was developed to prepare concentrated platelet-rich plasma for use in healing and tissue repair.
13 citations
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July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help promote hair growth and improve graft survival after hair transplantation, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and determine the best dosage.
5 citations
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January 2019 in “Revista Latino-americana De Enfermagem” Making platelet-rich plasma gel is cheap, safe, and easy when done by trained professionals.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” PRP injections may slightly improve hair density and count for male hair loss, but more research is needed.
4 citations
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March 2008 in “Hair transplant forum international” PRP reduces complications in hair transplants.
3 citations
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February 2021 in “Medical journal, Armed Forces India” Combination therapy promotes better hair growth and density.
3 citations
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November 2016 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” PRP is a safe and effective treatment for limited alopecia areata.
3 citations
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October 2020 in “Journal of Transfusion Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma therapy is seen as a promising tissue repair method but lacks standardized protocols.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “International Wound Journal” Combining UV therapy with PRP heals chronic wounds faster and reduces pain.
2 citations
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February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may improve hair density in androgenetic alopecia patients.
1 citations
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July 2018 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatology” Microneedling with PRP is a safe and effective way to treat chronic alopecia areata, improving hair regrowth with minimal side effects.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Journal of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University: Series Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma can positively affect common hair loss, but more research is needed for standard use.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Exprecell™ is as effective as traditional methods but produces more f-PRF and is simpler to use.
PRP therapy is promising for hair loss but needs standardized methods and personalization.
July 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” PRP therapy effectively improves hair density and reduces hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
May 2025 in “Medicine and ecology” The effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma is unclear due to inconsistent preparation methods.
December 2024 in “Journal of The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan” Autologous PRP injections significantly speed up wound healing.
July 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” PRP injections can increase hair density in people with androgenic alopecia.
Monthly PRP therapy is more effective than daily minoxidil for alopecia areata.
January 2024 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly thickens hair shafts.
July 2023 in “Clinical dermatology review” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is better than PRP for treating scalp alopecia areata, leading to faster and more complete hair regrowth.