May 2025 in “Medicine and ecology” The effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma is unclear due to inconsistent preparation methods.
PRP is promising for skin, hair, and wound treatments but needs standardized methods and more research.
April 2024 in “Bioactive materials” New microneedle treatment with growth factors and a hair loss drug shows better and faster hair growth results than current treatments.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Injecting a peptide-hyaluronic acid mix improved hair growth in men with hair loss and was safe.
July 2023 in “Regenerative Therapy” Stem cell and platelet-rich plasma therapies show promise for COVID-19 related hair loss, but more research is needed.
April 2023 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Human hair follicle stem cells help repair tendon injuries.
February 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” A new method using Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) in a microneedle can promote hair regrowth more efficiently and is painless, minimally invasive, and affordable.
January 2022 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” Extracellular vesicles may effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects.
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
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April 2021 in “Cureus” Two new reliable Arabic questionnaires for measuring quality of life in women with PCOS were created, one for married and one for unmarried women.
July 2023 in “BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks” Platelet-rich plasma helps heal wounds and regenerate tissue in various medical fields.
May 2022 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Platelet-rich fibrin helps in healing and rejuvenation but results vary and can take time.
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February 2020 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” PRP, especially AA-PRP, can help improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2019 in “Chulalongkorn Medical Journal” Using a special laser and platelet-rich plasma together is safe and improves hair growth in men with hair loss.
January 2024 in “Journal Of Advanced Zoology” PRP's effectiveness in healing is unclear and needs more research.
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December 2018 in “Discoveries” Platelet-rich plasma may improve wound healing by stimulating cell growth and blood vessel formation.
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April 2024 in “Periodontology 2000” Platelet-rich plasma may help healing due to growth factors from platelets.
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January 2016 in “South African family practice” Platelet-rich plasma is considered safe but needs more research to prove its effectiveness in medical treatments.
March 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an effective treatment for lichen planopilaris.
October 2025 in “Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology” Standardized protocols are crucial for safe and infection-free platelet-rich plasma therapy.
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July 2021 in “Biomedicines” Platelet-rich treatments can help improve wound healing and tissue repair.
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October 2020 in “Preprints.org” Platelet-rich plasma shows promise in healing and treating musculoskeletal issues, but translating lab results to human treatments is challenging.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” High leukocyte PRP effectively improves hair density and patient satisfaction in treating baldness.
September 2020 in “Medicina Moderna - Modern Medicine” A simple, cost-effective method to prepare high-quality PRP is suitable for smaller medical institutions.
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March 2019 in “Suez Canal University Medical Journal (Print)” PRP speeds up healing with few side effects, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
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January 2022 in “Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences” Both platelet-rich plasma and low-level laser therapy effectively treat hair loss with minimal side effects and good cost-benefit ratio.
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April 2014 in “PubMed” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for hair growth, ulcer healing, and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed for consistent results and it's not suitable for people with certain blood conditions.
December 2021 in “Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences” Platelet-rich plasma therapy is effective and safe for skin regeneration and anti-aging.
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May 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help with wound healing, hair growth, and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
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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.