August 2016 in “Anaplastology” The new controlled release PRP therapy shows promise for hair growth in women.
March 2025 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” PRP with microneedling works better than injection for hair loss treatment.
March 2025 in “Human Movement” PRP might help athletes' injuries, but more research is needed.
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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 2019 in “Revista Latino-americana De Enfermagem” Making platelet-rich plasma gel is cheap, safe, and easy when done by trained professionals.
May 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine” Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) helps in healing wounds and regenerating tissue, so dermatologists are using it more.
42 citations
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May 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma, which is full of growth factors, can help treat pattern hair loss.
June 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” PRP improves hair growth in AGA, but higher concentrations aren't significantly better than lower ones.
8 citations
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April 2023 in “Advanced materials” Using blood-based implants improves skin healing and reduces scarring.
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November 2021 in “Jurnal Tadris IPA Indonesia” PRP can improve skin beauty naturally but doesn't last as long as plastic surgery.
September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Combining minoxidil and PRP is more effective for hair growth than using either alone.
13 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” Plasma-activated liquid can kill harmful cells, speed up wound healing, and potentially treat cancer without damaging healthy cells.
January 2025 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” Using platelet rich fibrin speeds up wound healing after revascularization.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Injecting any solution helps acne scars, and ultrasound is useful for checking treatment results.
June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Both DPCP alone and with PRP are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
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January 2021 in “Clinical dermatology review” Modified PRP therapy successfully treated severe alopecia unresponsive to traditional methods.
March 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an effective treatment for lichen planopilaris.
66 citations
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June 2015 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet preparations generally show positive effects on wound healing and facial rejuvenation, but more thorough research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
October 2020 in “Вестник СурГУ. Медицина” PRP can help regrow hair and improve hair density in people with androgenetic alopecia.
79 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Platelet-rich plasma may have some benefits in dermatology, but there's not enough evidence to widely recommend its use.
April 2016 in “Dermatología Revista Mexicana” The effectiveness of APRP for hair loss is unclear due to limited data.
9 citations
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August 2023 in “Sexual Medicine Reviews” The effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma for erectile dysfunction is still unclear.
September 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Most patients use PRP for hair loss and facial rejuvenation with minor side effects.
A standardized consent form for PRP injections improves patient trust and legal protection.
PRP is a safe, low-cost treatment used in dermatology for hair loss, skin rejuvenation, scar repair, and wound healing.
12 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP is effective for hair loss and might work better with other treatments, but more research is needed.
February 2021 in “Revue médicale de Liège” Platelet-rich plasma injections are a promising new treatment for hair loss, showing initial positive results.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” FDA-cleared devices often fail to produce high-quality platelet-rich plasma consistently.
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September 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma combined with other treatments improves acne scars better than those treatments alone.