220 citations
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March 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” Biomaterials with MSC-derived substances could improve tissue repair and have advantages over direct cell therapy.
38 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles could help with skin healing and hair growth, but more research is needed.
31 citations
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Regenerative Medicine” PRP treatment can safely boost hormone levels in some IVF patients with low ovarian reserve.
13 citations
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July 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help promote hair growth and improve graft survival after hair transplantation, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and determine the best dosage.
12 citations
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June 2019 in “Clinics in dermatology” PRP shows promise for skin rejuvenation but needs more research.
10 citations
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September 2020 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Both methods improve hair density and thickness; double-spin may be more effective.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP injections improve hair density in male hair loss.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Cureus” The treatment improved neck wrinkles and skin laxity.
3 citations
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August 2021 in “Veterinary World” PRP heals sheep skin wounds better than honey.
3 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” PRP with microneedling is generally safe but can cause minor side effects like scalp itching, temporary hair shedding, and swollen lymph nodes.
3 citations
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September 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can improve hair loss in cicatricial alopecia cases, but treatment must be ongoing and results vary among patients.
2 citations
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April 2016 in “Más dermatología” The supplement with Serenoa repens and Pygeum africanum significantly increased active hair growth and decreased rest phase hair in post-menopausal women with hair loss, with only mild digestive side effects.
March 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Extracellular vesicles are important for disease treatment and monitoring.
March 2026 in “Revista Ibero-Americana de Humanidades, Ciências e Educação” Exosome and PRP therapies show promise for treating hair loss but need more research for standardization and safety.
Certain plasma proteins and genes are linked to obstructive sleep apnea, suggesting potential new treatments.
Certain plasma proteins are linked to prostate cancer risk and could help in early detection and treatment.
Sunekos® effectively improves labia majora appearance and is well-tolerated.
Extracellular vesicles could help treat hair loss by influencing hair growth cycles.
2 citations
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November 1998 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A patient with a severe type of hair loss experienced partial hair regrowth after treatment with a specific light therapy and a medication called interferon α2a.
76 citations
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December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “The Ukrainian Biochemical Journal” A simple method was developed to prepare concentrated platelet-rich plasma for use in healing and tissue repair.
5 citations
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December 2020 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” PRP's effectiveness in wound healing is unclear due to varying compositions and methods.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “PLoS ONE” Pulse electric fields can control the release of growth factors and serotonin from platelet-rich plasma, offering a tailored approach to wound healing.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “Cureus” The single spin PRP method helps heal chronic ulcers effectively.
1 citations
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June 2018 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” PRP might help with hair growth and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
1 citations
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April 2015 in “Drug research” New method measures finasteride in plasma, finds two formulations bioequivalent.
1 citations
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August 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The authors agree that standardizing how PRP methods are reported could help compare results, but note that the link between PRP's contents and hair growth is unclear, and recommend avoiding split-scalp designs in future trials.
October 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Platelet-rich plasma might help treat eczema by reducing inflammation and repairing the skin.
August 2023 in “International journal of medical science and clinical research studies” PRP therapy helps heal pediatric surgical wounds faster and with fewer scars but needs more research for safety and cost.
April 2023 in “International journal of science and research” PRP therapy with a derma roller is a safe and effective treatment for female hair loss.