8 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume/The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows no significant benefit for bone and soft-tissue injuries or wound healing, and its effectiveness may improve with customization.
October 2025 in “Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology” Standardized protocols are crucial for safe and infection-free platelet-rich plasma therapy.
2 citations
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April 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The new method found new shared genetic areas linked to both Type 2 Diabetes and Prostate Cancer.
January 2021 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” PRP therapy can be effective for early-stage common hair loss, with most patients seeing improvement, but there are inconsistencies in treatment methods.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” High platelet numbers in PRP may not be essential for hair growth, and certain growth factors could negatively affect treatment outcomes for hair loss.
205 citations
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April 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment significantly increased hair regrowth and decreased discomfort in alopecia patients, making it a potentially better and safer treatment option.
4 citations
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December 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” Using Platelet-Rich Plasma injections for male-pattern baldness didn't significantly improve hair growth.
3 citations
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May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP may help treat female hair loss, but more research needed.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRP may help treat hair loss, but results vary.
23 citations
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June 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a low-risk treatment for Androgenic Alopecia (AGA) that generally improves hair count or density, but more research is needed for optimization.
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.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” PRP injections safely increase hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia.
20 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” SVF-PRP therapy effectively reverses hair loss effects.
March 2024 in “INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH” PRP can effectively treat hair loss, especially with optimal platelet count.
January 2014 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Platelet rich plasma may be beneficial for treating hair loss.
September 2022 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” Steroid injections are more effective than platelet rich plasma for treating patchy hair loss.
10 citations
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP helps hair growth in common hair loss disorder.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Using both minoxidil and platelet-rich plasma therapy together is more effective for hair growth in women than using minoxidil alone.
1 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Drugs like PDEI may help hair disorders like AGA.
May 2022 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Platelet-rich fibrin helps in healing and rejuvenation but results vary and can take time.
16 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” A woman with lupus experienced skin death due to a blood clotting disorder after stopping a blood thinner, which healed with treatment.
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.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Platelet-rich plasma may help with hair loss from androgenetic alopecia.
August 2025 in “Benha Medical Journal” PRP therapy improves hair growth safely in androgenetic alopecia but needs standardized methods.
February 2021 in “Revue médicale de Liège” Platelet-rich plasma injections are a promising new treatment for hair loss, showing initial positive results.
October 2023 in “Recima21” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is effective for increasing hair thickness and works well for hair density in men with androgenetic alopecia.
45 citations
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” PRP shows promise for hair loss treatment, with three initial monthly injections and maintenance every 3-6 months.
14 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Platelet-rich plasma improves bladder function and reduces overactivity in ketamine-induced bladder issues.
15 citations
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May 2003 in “American Journal of Kidney Diseases” A hemodialysis patient's hair loss was caused by the drug tinzaparin but stopped after switching to a different drug.
34 citations
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March 2012 in “Circulation” Bridging anticoagulation may raise post-surgery bleeding risks.