July 2009 in “Planta Medica” Traditional healers in Pabna, Bangladesh, use various plants to treat different health issues.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment is generally safe and effective for hair loss, acne scars, skin discoloration, and facial rejuvenation, but deeper injections are better and multiple treatments can increase risk of side effects.
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March 2004 in “Clinical Medicine” Private doctors in Hong Kong both prescribing and giving out medicine can have both good and bad effects.
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June 1987 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Nifedipine may help treat perniosis, improving symptoms and clearing lesions for some patients.
Placenderm® improves scalp elasticity and hair quality safely.
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December 2016 in “Journal of The Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Pig blood plasma can be used to promote human hair growth and is a good alternative to the commonly used serum additive.
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February 2019 in “Tissue Engineering Part B Reviews” Platelet-rich plasma can effectively treat and prevent tissue infections.
October 2022 in “Medical Clinical Update Journal” Early diagnosis and treatment with Leuprolide are key for children with precocious puberty.
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” PRP is effective for treating hair loss, especially with other treatments.
January 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The device is useful for anesthesia, healing treatments, and preventing hair loss.
October 2020 in “Вестник СурГУ. Медицина” PRP can help regrow hair and improve hair density in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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January 2017 in “International Journal of Trichology” The document concludes that injecting platelet-rich plasma can effectively treat androgenetic alopecia, a type of hair loss.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Prachhanna followed by Guñjā lepa is more effective for treating alopecia areata than PRP with Minoxidil.
January 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Prachhanna followed by Guñjā lepa is more effective for treating alopecia areata than PRP with Minoxidil.
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July 2010 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.
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January 2018 in “Revue Médicale de Bruxelles” PRP injections may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
January 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP is effective for treating hair loss, improving hair density, count, and thickness.
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), a protein-rich extract from a patient's blood, shows promise in improving hair density, thickness, and quality, but the best method of use and number of treatments needed for noticeable results are still unclear.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” Plerixafor may help treat pigmentation disorders by promoting skin repigmentation.
PRP and microneedling are generally safe but can cause rare severe complications.
Platelet-rich plasma improves skin and hair growth in newborn mice.
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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.
April 2025 in “Health Science Reports” PRP treatment improved skin pigmentation and appearance in facial lichen planus pigmentosus.
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August 2024 in “The Laryngoscope” PRP injections improve voice quality and are safe for treating vocal fold scars.
May 2021 in “Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare” PRP is a simple, effective, and safe treatment for hair loss.
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May 2021 in “Clinical Nuclear Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma therapy can increase FDG uptake in the scalp.
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August 2013 in “Facial plastic surgery clinics of North America” Dense packing fits many hair grafts closely together for a natural look but isn't suitable for everyone.
November 2023 in “European medical journal. Dermatology” PRP can reduce pain and improve function, but more standardized research is needed.
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November 2023 in “Curēus” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) speeds up skin wound healing and has potential in medical and cosmetic uses.