8 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume/The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows no significant benefit for bone and soft-tissue injuries or wound healing, and its effectiveness may improve with customization.
7 citations
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December 2018 in “Discoveries” Platelet-rich plasma may improve wound healing by stimulating cell growth and blood vessel formation.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Life” PRP helps skin heal, possibly through special cells called telocytes.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” PRP use in skin care and plastic surgery is growing, especially in the U.S. and Italy.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “Turk Dermatoloji Dergisi” A woman developed a skin condition called Pemphigus Vulgaris after a treatment to help with hair loss.
1 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” PRP shows promise for short-term hair growth, especially in young men.
February 2026 in “Bioengineering” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is more effective than pelvic floor muscle training for improving quality of life in women with stress urinary incontinence.
December 2025 in “Medical Sciences” Regenerative therapies show promise for hair regrowth, but more research and standardization are needed.
July 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Single-spin and double-spin PRP methods are equally effective for treating hair loss.
May 2025 in “The Open Biomedical Engineering Journal” Adipose tissue and PRP together improve healing and surgery outcomes but need more research for consistent use.
June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Both PRP and MZT treatments can significantly improve hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
June 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic medicine” TriCell CD34+ cell-containing PRP therapy improves hair thickness and density in alopecia patients without side effects.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” PRP therapy is effective for hair regrowth and improving hair quality with minimal side effects.
February 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” A new method using Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) in a microneedle can promote hair regrowth more efficiently and is painless, minimally invasive, and affordable.
15 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil and finasteride work best for hair loss; more research needed.
December 2021 in “Cureus” Minoxidil alone is the most cost-effective treatment for male hair loss at a $50,000 threshold.
60 citations
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June 2019 in “Ageing Research Reviews” Fat from the body can help improve hair growth and scars when used in skin treatments.
42 citations
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February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” Hair follicle regeneration possible, more research needed.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology” Cosmetovigilance and clinical pharmacists can enhance safety in cosmetic treatments, especially for those with diabetes.
February 2026 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Regenerative aesthetic medicine aims to restore tissue function, but needs more consistent evidence and standardized practices.
58 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Microneedling can help stimulate hair growth, especially when used with other treatments, but it's not better than existing therapies.
32 citations
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April 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Platelet-rich plasma can help grow more mouse hair follicles, but it doesn't work for human hair follicles yet.
14 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Platelet-rich plasma is more effective and satisfactory than hyaluronic acid for knee osteoarthritis.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Amniotic allograft may be more effective than platelet-rich plasma for midface aging treatment.
7 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Combining treatments significantly reduces dark circles and wrinkles better than nanofat alone.
7 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Using microneedling with platelet-rich plasma is more effective and just as safe as microneedling alone for treating acne scars.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The conclusion is that hair loss in women is caused by a mix of hormonal, environmental, and genetic factors, and treatments should target these various causes.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Platelet-Rich Plasma may improve skin health and reduce wrinkles, but more research is needed for standard treatment guidelines.
3 citations
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December 2016 in “Blood” PRP treatment can increase hair growth in male pattern baldness, but this effect is not linked to the levels of growth factors or the number of platelets.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Genetics Research” Using hemocoagulase with platelet-rich plasma in hip replacement can lessen blood loss and improve healing and blood clotting.