98 citations
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June 2001 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
July 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” Single-spin PRP may be more effective for hair loss, but more research is needed.
July 2015 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery”
227 citations
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December 2021 in “ACS Nano” Special hydrogels that respond to light can speed up wound healing and prevent infection.
13 citations
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January 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” PRP growth factor concentrations vary, no significant hair growth difference found.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Animals” CRABP2 helps increase the growth of cells important for hair growth by activating a specific growth pathway.
November 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” LIPH mutations cause woolly hair in some Chinese people.
3 citations
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December 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” PRGF treatments increased hair number and thickness in people with hair loss, with more injections leading to better results.
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.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Recognizing IPPP is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments.
3 citations
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May 2023 in “Current Molecular Medicine” PRP is not a stem cell treatment and should not be marketed as such.
November 2020 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Certain genetic variants in PRLR and PCCA genes may lead to shorter hair in cattle, which could help with heat tolerance.
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.
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.
2 citations
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February 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Impaired LEF1 activation speeds up skin cell development in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.
24 citations
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April 2006 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Heat shock protein 27 is more present in the active growth phase of human scalp hair follicles.
8 citations
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June 2023 in “Acta Biochimica et Biophysica Sinica” rRSPO1 protein boosts hair growth by activating a key signaling pathway.
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.
May 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Adding PRP to hair transplants improves treatment for cicatricial alopecia.
1 citations
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May 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Women with idiopathic hirsutism and PCOS have higher RBP4 levels, and PCOS is linked to greater insulin resistance; weight management may help both conditions.
85 citations
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March 2008 in “Journal of Cell Science” The mutation causing Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome leads to severe skin problems and early death in mice.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Rheumatology” RHUPUS should be considered in children with deforming arthritis.
Combining PRP with a special lotion is more effective for hair loss than PRP alone.
13 citations
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February 2024 in “Cureus” Platelet-rich plasma can speed up bone healing and shows promise in orthopaedic treatments.
September 2015 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” 21 citations
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August 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” Overexpression of hurpin in mice leads to abnormal skin and higher skin cancer risk.
June 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The treatment combining platelet-rich plasma and a non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid compound significantly improved hair density and reduced bald areas in women with androgenetic alopecia, and it's safe with only mild side effects.
31 citations
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August 2019 in “Regenerative Medicine” Human placenta hydrogel helps restore cells needed for hair growth.
2 citations
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June 2019 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology/Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venerology” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat stubborn alopecia areata.