18 citations
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March 2022 in “Drug design, development and therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help with various hair loss types, but more research is needed to find the best use method.
8 citations
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May 2019 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery/Indian journal of plastic surgery” Plasma is better than Ringer's lactate for hair graft survival and growth after transplantation.
3 citations
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May 2015 in “Journal of archives in military medicine” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in military medicine but its effectiveness varies.
PRP may improve hair transplant results, but more research is needed.
June 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Both DPCP alone and with PRP are effective and safe for treating severe alopecia areata.
Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment is effective for hair loss and chronic ulcers.
41 citations
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Micrografts improve hair density and thickness without side effects.
20 citations
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April 2023 in “The Journal of Urology” PRP is safe but not more effective than a placebo for treating mild to moderate erectile dysfunction.
16 citations
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September 2020 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The article suggests that targeting specific immune pathways could help control and treat the skin disease hidradenitis suppurativa.
15 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Minoxidil and finasteride work best for hair loss; more research needed.
12 citations
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January 2021 in “Springer eBooks”
8 citations
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September 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” More people are searching for hair transplants online, preferring Follicular Unit Excision over Follicular Unit Transplant. There's also a rise in female patients and interest in beard, eyebrow transplants, and non-surgical treatments like platelet rich plasma.
8 citations
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January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP works faster and is a safe alternative to steroids for treating alopecia areata.
8 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The review suggests there's no agreed treatment for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but hydroxychloroquine and 5a-reductase inhibitors are most effective. New treatments like platelet-rich plasma and LED light could help if standard treatments fail.
8 citations
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May 2017 in “Singapore Medical Journal” A Korean woman with complete hair loss regrew her hair after taking tofacitinib, with no side effects.
7 citations
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “PubMed” PRP might help with hair growth, but the evidence is weak.
1 citations
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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.
April 2026 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Regenerative treatments improve hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with mild side effects.
January 2026 in “Clinical Dermatology Review” Platelet-rich plasma therapy improves hair growth and health in androgenetic alopecia better than some FDA-approved treatments.
July 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” PRP therapy effectively improves hair density and reduces hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery” PRP therapy is more effective and preferred over minoxidil for hair loss.
November 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Combining platelet-rich plasma and minoxidil can effectively regrow hair in severe alopecia areata cases.
February 2024 in “Cureus” PRP therapy with minoxidil is more effective for hair growth than PRP alone.
September 2023 in “PubMed” Platelet-rich plasma therapy works better than minoxidil for hair loss treatment in the tested group.
May 2023 in “Elsevier eBooks” Platelet-rich plasma may help heal injuries.
January 2023 in “Laryngoscope” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can help restore hair, but the best method for preparing and using it is still unclear.
October 2018 in “InTech eBooks” The most effective treatments for hair loss are minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants, with steroids and immunosuppressants for autoimmune types.
July 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences” Platelet rich plasma was slightly more effective than no treatment for hair loss in alopecia areata patients.
May 2014 in “Transfusion and Apheresis Science” PRP is a safe natural treatment that improves skin by reducing wrinkles and enhancing texture for up to 4 months.