April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Differences in growth factors in platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair loss can vary between patients and can be influenced by the devices used, possibly leading to inconsistent results.
May 2023 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Platelet-rich plasma is an effective and safe treatment for male pattern hair loss.
64 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP treatment may increase hair density and reduce hair loss, but more research is needed.
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.
4 citations
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March 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP treatment increased hair density, especially in men and younger patients with AGA.
November 2024 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” PRP shows promise for scarring alopecia but needs more research before replacing current treatments.
58 citations
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different methods of preparing Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can affect wound healing and hair regrowth in plastic surgery. Using a kit with specific standards helps isolate PRP that meets quality criteria. Non-Activated PRP and Activated PRP have varying effects depending on the tissue and condition treated. For hair regrowth, Non-Activated PRP increased hair density more than Activated PRP. Both treatments improved various aspects of scalp health.
June 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” PRP improves hair growth in AGA, but higher concentrations aren't significantly better than lower ones.
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August 2015 in “JAAD case reports” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections successfully treated a woman's steroid-resistant hair loss, causing hair to regrow within a month.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Klinicheskaya dermatologiya i venerologiya”
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July 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Intralesional triamcinolone acetonide is more effective than platelet-rich plasma for treating scalp alopecia areata.
January 2022 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research” Using platelet-rich plasma injections and biotin pills together significantly increases hair regrowth in men with hair loss.
6 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” No benefits found using platelet-rich plasma in hair transplants for male hair loss.
8 citations
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March 2021 in “Medicina-lithuania” PRP treatment may promote hair growth and improve hair density in women with AGA, but more research is needed.
January 2021 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences”
September 2024 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” PRP did not significantly improve hair restoration results but improved scar tissue quality.
September 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Activated PRP effectively increases hair density and reduces hair loss in alopecia.
October 2020 in “Medical journal of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services” PRP injections significantly increased hair growth in patients with androgenic alopecia.
May 2014 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” PRP treatment showed no hair regrowth improvement after the first application in patients with alopecia.
December 2022 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” PRP is an effective and safe treatment for hair loss.
PRP injections may help increase hair density in women with hair loss, but more research is needed.
3 citations
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March 2024 in “Cureus” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) helps reduce jaw pain and improve function in young adults with mild TMJ disorder.
October 2022 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” PRP can increase hair density in women with hair loss, but more research is needed.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Platelet-rich plasma treatment can effectively promote hair regrowth in men with androgenetic alopecia without major side effects.
61 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was found not effective in treating male-patterned hair loss.
April 2025 in “Diagnostics” Managing inflammation and using vitamins can improve PRP therapy for better hair growth.
October 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP and PRF show promise for hair growth but need more research for consistent and safe use.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” PRP therapy effectively improves hair growth in young men with early-to-moderate hair loss.
74 citations
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January 2015 in “Asian Journal of Transfusion Science” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can effectively increase hair density and thickness in people with androgenic alopecia, without major side effects.
January 2024 in “Journal of Medicine in Scientific Research” Adding PRP to hair transplants improves results and recovery for patients with scarring hair loss.