December 2024 in “Journal of The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Pakistan” Autologous PRP injections significantly speed up wound healing.
January 2025 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” Using platelet rich fibrin speeds up wound healing after revascularization.
February 2026 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) speeds up hair growth in mice.
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June 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma is tolerable for lichen planopilaris and doesn't worsen the condition, but its effectiveness is unclear.
June 2022 in “Ain Shams medical journal” Adding platelet rich plasma to hair transplant surgery leads to better results and more patient satisfaction.
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March 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” PRP is effective for improving the appearance around the eyes.
January 2020 in “Platelet Rich Plasma in Androgenetic Alopecia- A Prospective Study.”
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.
Using microneedling with PRP improves skin and hair conditions more than microneedling alone.
June 2023 in “Skin Research and Technology” Using platelet-rich plasma injections and 5% minoxidil topically can safely and effectively treat mild-to-moderate male pattern baldness.
April 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” 6.1% of patients seeking PRP for hair loss had undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia, which PRP cannot treat.
August 2024 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” Platelet-rich plasma treatment shows early improvement in femoral head avascular necrosis.
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September 2022 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” January 2026 in “Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research” Adding Platelet-Rich Plasma to hair implantation improves hair growth and graft survival.
August 2023 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma therapy helps increase hair density in male patients with hair loss but doesn't change hair thickness.
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January 2021 in “PubMed” Four PRP with microneedling sessions effectively treat androgenetic alopecia.
November 2024 in “Siriraj Medical Journal/San Sirirat” A single PRP treatment makes facial skin look younger and improves satisfaction.
June 2025 in “Journal of medical and dental science research.” i-PRF and A-PRF show promise in promoting hair regrowth and improving scalp health in androgenetic alopecia.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Platelet-rich plasma therapy effectively treated laser-induced skin lightening.
July 2026 in “Current Medical Issues” Topical anesthetics don't effectively reduce pain during scalp PRP injections.
April 2018 in “Cytotherapy” Both treatments promote hair growth safely, but stem cells are slightly more effective.
March 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective for hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia than microneedling alone, but it's more painful.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Platelet-derived products can help regenerate the temporomandibular joint by enhancing natural healing processes.
Combining PRP with low-level laser therapy is better for hair growth than PRP alone.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Trichology” Human platelet-rich plasma is better than fetal bovine serum for growing cells that help hair regrow.
PRP and microneedling are generally safe but can cause rare severe complications.
May 2023 in “Asian Journal of Transfusion Science” Platelet-rich plasma helps treat hair loss, and better screening improves transfusion safety.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining laser with PRP is more effective for vitiligo than PRP alone.
June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Both DPCP alone and with PRP are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
April 2023 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre” The document concludes that more research is needed to understand how PRP affects the ovaries and to standardize its use in treatment.