July 2024 in “Periodontology 2000” Autologous platelet concentrates show promise in esthetic treatments but need more standardized research.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Using both PRP and minoxidil together works better for treating hair loss in men than using either one alone.
214 citations
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September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
15 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Higher platelet doses in PRP therapy improve outcomes for musculoskeletal issues.
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.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” Platelet-rich plasma, microneedling with minoxidil, and topical finasteride are promising treatments for hair loss.
March 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP shows promise for hair growth but needs standardized methods for better results.
January 2026 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Platelet-rich plasma therapy improves hair growth and health in androgenetic alopecia better than some FDA-approved treatments.
PRP may improve hair transplant results, but more research is needed.
June 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Both PRP and MZT treatments can significantly improve hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.
April 2024 in “Skin research and technology” Adding stromal vascular fraction to platelet-rich plasma injections did not significantly improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia treatment.
PRP treatment mildly to moderately improves hair loss in most men with AGA.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP is effective for treating hair loss, improving hair density, count, and thickness.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “Cells” PRP therapy shows promise for anti-aging but lacks consistent evidence and standardization.
848 citations
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October 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP shows promise in treating joint and spine issues, but translating lab results to humans is challenging.
665 citations
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April 2016 in “Nature communications” Blocking specific proteins can help remove aging cells and might treat age-related diseases and promote hair growth.
546 citations
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February 2008 in “PLANT PHYSIOLOGY” OsPHR2 gene causes excessive phosphate in rice shoots, affecting plant growth and root development.
280 citations
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January 2004 in “The EMBO Journal” AGC2-1 protein is essential for root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
277 citations
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February 2013 in “Science Signaling” Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species are essential for skin and hair development.
253 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” p2y5, now called LPA6, is a receptor important for human hair growth.
253 citations
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December 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair follicles prevent NK cell attacks to avoid hair loss.
249 citations
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November 2018 in “Cell” TNFα helps grow and maintain liver cells in 3D culture for a long time.
226 citations
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May 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Collagen XXII is a marker for tissue junctions, aiding in structural integrity and found in muscles, heart, skin, and arthritic joints.
188 citations
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December 2020 in “Foods” Polyphenols in plant foods help prevent diseases and have potential uses in food, cosmetics, and more.
170 citations
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November 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin can heal wounds without hair follicle stem cells, but it takes a bit longer.
169 citations
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January 2020 in “Burns & Trauma” Platelet-rich plasma speeds up skin wound healing.
135 citations
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December 2006 in “PLoS Medicine” Hyaluronate fragments can help reverse skin thinning by working with the CD44 receptor.
132 citations
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February 2002 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” HOXC13 is crucial for regulating hair keratin genes in hair follicles.
125 citations
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March 2017 in “Micromachines” Microfluidic technology improves cell spheroid creation for better drug testing and tissue engineering.
124 citations
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November 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PAD3 plays a key role in hair and skin protein structure and may be linked to skin diseases.