34 citations
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December 2012 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Mesotherapy shows promise for cellulite and facial rejuvenation but has mixed results for body sculpting and hair loss, with more research needed for safety and effectiveness.
23 citations
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November 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Platelet lysate is more effective than activated autologous platelet-rich plasma or saline in improving hair growth after hair restoration surgery.
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.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “BMC Oral Health” Autologous platelet concentrates can effectively treat oral lichen planus like topical steroids.
November 2025 in “Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies” PRP and minoxidil improved hair growth in a young man with no side effects.
May 2022 in “Journal of advances in medicine and medical research” Adding PRP to hair transplants improves treatment for cicatricial alopecia.
March 2021 in “PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH” Microneedling combined with platelet-rich plasma therapy is more effective for hair regrowth in androgenic alopecia than microneedling alone, but it's more painful.
July 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Using your own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can effectively treat hair loss, increasing hair density and width with no side effects.
December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports” PRP generally shows better results for hair regrowth than mesotherapy, but more research is needed.
55 citations
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July 2016 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Multiple treatments work best for hair loss.
14 citations
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” PRP did not significantly regrow hair in alopecia areata totalis patients.
4 citations
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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.
57 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment can significantly increase hair count and density in men with pattern baldness, and these improvements can last up to 3 months.
36 citations
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December 2012 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can increase hair growth rate and density in male pattern baldness.
15 citations
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August 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may help treat hair loss in patients with frontal fibrosing alopecia who don't respond to other treatments.
4 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Engineering the cell microenvironment is key for advancing tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
August 2024 in “Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences” PRP with finasteride is better for hair regrowth than minoxidil with finasteride.
December 2023 in “International journal of research in dermatology” Adding PRP to topical mometasone improves and speeds up alopecia areata treatment.
April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.
January 2016 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma treatment improved hair growth in men with male pattern baldness.
May 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” The article concludes that PRP might help with hair loss, but more detailed research is necessary.
106 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma with microneedling works better for acne scars than microneedling with water.
10 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care” A woman with HIV had a severe skin condition that improved with antiretroviral therapy.
September 2025 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Combining platelet-rich products, biomaterials, and bioactive substances may improve skin treatment, but more research is needed.
June 2024 in “Bangladesh Journal of Medicine” Effective alopecia treatment depends on the specific cause and includes medications and procedures.
March 2024 in “Frontiers in medicine” PRP treatment can safely improve short-term vision in acute NAION patients.
April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling with platelet-rich plasma can cause temporary, painful lymph node swelling in some patients.
12 citations
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May 2019 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” Platelet-Rich Plasma and stem cell therapy can increase hair count and density, but the best method for preparation and treatment still needs to be determined.
33 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) shows promise for treating various skin conditions, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
20 citations
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October 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” PRP shows promise for improving facial wrinkles, skin elasticity, and hair growth, but more research is needed to standardize its use and understand its effects.