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.
70 citations
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Treatment with plasma rich in growth factors improved hair density and thickness for hair loss patients.
54 citations
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December 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” PRP injections may improve hair thickness and density in female hair loss patients.
39 citations
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March 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP therapy increases hair density for androgenetic alopecia.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science” Homogenous PRP gel heals goat skin wounds best, promoting quick recovery and hair growth.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Cureus” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise for treating melasma but needs more research for confirmation.
1 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Microneedling with either platelet-rich plasma or 5% minoxidil can increase hair growth in people with androgenetic alopecia, but minoxidil might be slightly better.
November 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” PRP can reduce pain and improve function, but more standardized research is needed.
64 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP treatment may increase hair density and reduce hair loss, but more research is needed.
55 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma, taken from a person's own blood, can help rejuvenate skin, stimulate hair growth, and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness.
26 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Reproductive Immunology” Women with PCOS have higher xanthine oxidase activity linked to inflammation and heart disease risks.
15 citations
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August 2022 in “Daehan saengsik uihak hoeji/Clinical and experimental reproductive medicine” Platelet-rich plasma may improve embryo genetics in IVF.
15 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” PRP is effective for improving the appearance around the eyes.
14 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” PRP did not significantly regrow hair in alopecia areata totalis patients.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Adding platelet-rich plasma improves hair density and thickness in androgenetic alopecia.
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.
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.
4 citations
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February 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma injections made hair thicker for both men and women, with a greater effect in women.
3 citations
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July 2021 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” PHAT may improve hair growth better than PRP alone.
3 citations
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May 2019 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Platelet rich plasma is an effective treatment for alopecia areata.
November 2025 in “Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies” PRP and minoxidil improved hair growth in a young man with no side effects.
Combining psychodermatology and PRP therapy can improve skin condition treatment by addressing both mental and physical health.
August 2025 in “Benha Medical Journal” PRP therapy improves hair growth safely in androgenetic alopecia but needs standardized methods.
September 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The best method for high platelet yield is centrifuging at 1300 rpm then 1600 rpm.
February 2024 in “Curēus” Regional nerve blocks are better than ring blocks for pain relief during PRP hair treatment.
January 2024 in “Dermatology Review” Combining PRP with hydroquinone is more effective for treating melasma than using hydroquinone alone.
February 2023 in “Military Medical Science Letters” Platelet-rich plasma treatments reduce knee osteoarthritis inflammation, with pure PRP being more effective.
December 2025 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin therapy improved hair and scalp conditions in women with excessive hair loss.
3 citations
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Biomedicine” Platelet rich plasma therapy significantly improves hair growth and increases the number of hair follicles in men with androgenetic alopecia.
25 citations
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July 2017 in “Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” PRP injections help regrow hair, reduce hair loss, and increase hair thickness, but effects decrease without ongoing treatment.