April 2023 in “International journal of science and research” PRP therapy with a derma roller is a safe and effective treatment for female hair loss.
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Using your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can effectively treat hair loss, increasing hair density and width with no side effects.
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.
March 2019 in “European archives of medical research” Platelet-rich plasma injections are a cheap and effective way to reduce hair loss and improve hair quality in people with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia.
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December 1990 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Minoxidil promotes hair growth in women with early-stage alopecia.
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November 1987 in “Clinica Chimica Acta” Human platelets change minoxidil to minoxidil sulfate, helping blood vessels widen.
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Researchers created a lab model to study human hair growth, showing it can grow and self-regulate outside the body.
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September 2003 in “Journal of dermatological science” Substance P helps hair grow longer and faster.
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June 2019 in “Fayoum University Medical Journal/Fayoum University Medical Journal ” PRP combined with vitamin D improves vitiligo more effectively than vitamin D alone.
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December 1987 in “Fertility and sterility” The vellus index is a simple, quick, and reliable method to assess and monitor hair growth, especially in hirsutism.
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January 2020 in “Acta dermatovenerologica Alpina, Pannonica et Adriatica (Tiskana izd.)” Injecting platelet-rich plasma or applying it with a laser or microneedling can treat hair loss effectively. The laser and microneedling methods cause less pain.
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April 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment satisfies 58% of female hair loss patients, with most noticing fuller, thicker hair and less shedding.
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January 2015 in “BioMed Research International” Growth factor treatments are increasingly used in medicine but require more research to fully understand their mechanisms.
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January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” Platelet-rich fibrin helps heal stubborn wounds in rats by reducing inflammation and boosting tissue repair.
March 2026 in “Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology” Using platelet-rich plasma during cesarean delivery improves wound healing and reduces infections.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin therapy improved hair and scalp conditions in women with excessive hair loss.
January 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Multiple platelet donations do not affect blood cells and plasma proteins in donors.
January 2021 in “Esculapio” Using your own blood (PRP) can effectively increase hair count and strength in men with hair loss.
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April 2006 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The Trichoscan system was found to be inaccurate for measuring hair growth, needing better software to be useful.
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May 2005 in “Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association” The exact cause of growth hormone-responsive alopecia in dogs is unclear.
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June 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” New patents show progress in developing drugs targeting the Wnt pathway for diseases like cancer and hair loss.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.
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September 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP shows potential for treating female hair loss, but more research needed.
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Treatment with plasma rich in growth factors improved hair density and thickness for hair loss patients.
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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.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP injections improve hair density and thickness in women with hair loss.
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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.
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February 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Platelet-based therapies using a patient's own blood show promise for skin and hair regeneration but require more research for confirmation.
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January 2018 in “International journal of medical sciences” Non-thermal plasma treatment makes mouse skin thicker and increases growth factors without harming the tissue.