214 citations
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September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Platelet-rich plasma injections significantly improved hair regrowth and thickness in patients with hair loss.
May 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society /Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society” Combining fractional CO2 laser and PRP is very effective for treating female hair loss.
18 citations
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December 2013 in “Colorectal Disease” Higher prolactin levels in women may be linked to pilonidal sinus disease.
September 2025 in “Journal of Neonatal Surgery” PRP therapy may help reduce hair loss and increase hair density in androgenetic alopecia.
158 citations
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June 2014 in “Journal of Lipid Research” Lysophospholipids can act as anti-inflammatory agents through specific receptors, but more research is needed.
26 citations
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May 2016 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” sPLA2-IIE is crucial for normal hair follicle structure and skin health.
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.
PRP may help with female hair loss short-term, but more research is needed for best results.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “European journal of medical and health sciences” PRP shows promise for treating hair loss, but more research is needed.
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Current Urology” Platelet-rich plasma shows promise in reducing pain for bladder pain syndrome.
7 citations
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December 2018 in “Discoveries” Platelet-rich plasma may improve wound healing by stimulating cell growth and blood vessel formation.
November 2015 in “Archivio Istituzionale della Ricerca (Universita Degli Studi Di Milano)” Platelet concentrates may help tissue regeneration and have potential for regenerative therapies.
27 citations
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June 2019 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment may increase hair growth for genetic hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm this.
7 citations
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Progranulin overexpression leads to shorter, thinner hair and increased cell death in mouse hair follicles.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRC1 influences skin stem cell development by both turning genes on and off, affecting hair growth and skin cell types.
54 citations
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October 2023 in “Oncogene” p63 is essential for controlling epithelial stem cells and tissue health.
3 citations
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May 2017 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP may help treat female hair loss, but more research needed.
5 citations
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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.
August 2009 in “Mechanisms of Development” 52 citations
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July 1998 in “Urology” Liarozole may be more effective than cyproterone acetate for treating advanced prostate cancer, with better PSA response and survival rates, while maintaining quality of life.
July 2025 in “JOJ Dermatology & Cosmetics” Both treatments improved hair quality and thickness equally, with mild side effects.
14 citations
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April 2019 in “The Ukrainian Biochemical Journal” A simple method was developed to prepare concentrated platelet-rich plasma for use in healing and tissue repair.
Platelet-rich plasma injections effectively treat hair loss in both men and women, increasing hair density with high patient satisfaction and no significant side effects.
3 citations
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December 2016 in “Blood” PRP treatment can increase hair growth in male pattern baldness, but this effect is not linked to the levels of growth factors or the number of platelets.
1 citations
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April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma shows potential for hair growth, but more research is needed to determine the best preparation method.
January 2015 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP injections effectively improve hair growth in androgenic alopecia.
August 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A 5-year-old girl with a rare skin disorder was effectively treated with skin creams instead of oral medication.