45 citations
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March 2013 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective way to treat hair loss.
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.
28 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Leucocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma boosts cell activity and helps wound healing.
26 citations
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January 2025 in “iScience” PRP helps tissue repair but lacks standard preparation methods.
14 citations
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October 2017 in “European Journal of Medical Research” Platelet-rich plasma can help grow more and longer hair by creating new blood vessels.
10 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” Some therapies using stem cells and platelet-rich plasma may help treat osteoarthritis, but more research is needed to ensure they are safe and effective.
9 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling is an effective and minimally invasive treatment for hair loss.
9 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma may help restore immune balance in bald patches, but its effectiveness in treating hair loss is limited.
9 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Topical PRP cream may improve facial skin by boosting collagen.
6 citations
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Platelet-derived exosomes offer better regenerative therapy but face challenges in isolation and regulation.
5 citations
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July 2023 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Combining PRP and MSCs improves skin healing and structure.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Acta Médica Costarricense” More research is needed to standardize and prove the effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma treatments.
4 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma combined with other treatments improves acne scars better than those treatments alone.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Intradermal PRP significantly improved melasma in dark skin, with lasting results and no relapse after 3 months.
3 citations
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October 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” PRP with microneedling improves hair growth and patient satisfaction more than injections for androgenetic alopecia.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” PRP is effective and safe for increasing hair density in people with hair loss.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Lasers in Medical Science” Using a carbon dioxide laser and platelet-rich plasma together can effectively restore hair and patients are generally satisfied with the results.
2 citations
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September 2019 Alopecia areata treatments should be personalized, using options like steroids, JAK inhibitors, and other therapies based on individual needs.
1 citations
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October 2024 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP injections for hair loss may cause scalp nodules that can persist but often regress on their own.
1 citations
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July 2024 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” Blood products can improve healing and aesthetics in plastic surgery but have inconsistent results.
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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May 2022 in “Revista Contemporânea” Combining two treatments for hair loss works better than using just one.
1 citations
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November 2021 in “European journal of medical and health sciences” Growth factors-rich plasma treatments can significantly speed up wound healing and tissue regeneration.
1 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The document concludes that treatments for hair loss in transgender and gender-diverse individuals include topical solutions, oral medications, laser therapy, and hair restoration procedures, with progress assessed after 6-12 months.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Inconsistent platelet counts in PRP are due to varying blood volumes, preparation methods, and analyzer types.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “PubMed” Four PRP with microneedling sessions effectively treat androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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May 2018 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” The congress discussed fat grafting, stem cells, and safety in plastic and regenerative surgery, with plans for a future meeting in Chicago.
March 2026 in “Bulletin of the Medical Institute of Continuing Education” Female-pattern hair loss can be diagnosed with trichoscopy and treated with nutrition, external therapies, and physiotherapy.
January 2026 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing” Combining PRP, light therapy, and microneedling can significantly regrow hair in severe alopecia cases.
November 2025 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” PRP combined with minoxidil may help treat hair loss, but better methods and standardized practices are needed.