Abstract: To date, treatment of atrophic acne scars remains a therapeutic challenge for dermatologists, yet there is no standard option on the most effective treatment. Microneedling (MN) is a minimally invasive technology that involves repetitive skin puncture using sterile microneedles …
Abstract: Platelet activation leads to secretion of granule contents and to the formation of microvesicles by shedding of membranes from the cell surface. Recently, we have described small internal vesicles in multivesicular bodies (MVBs) and α-granules, and suggested that these …
DEPA classification: a proposal for standardising PRP use and a retrospective application of available devices ABSTRACT Background/aim: Significant biological differences in platelet-rich plasma (PRP) preparations have been highlighted and could explain the large variability in the clinical benefit of PRP …
Background: The use of growth factors in skin rejuvenation is emerging as a novel anti-aging treatment. While the role of growth factors in wound healing is well established, their use in skin rejuvenation has only recently been to be studied …
Introduction: To those outside the world of dermatology, hair is sometimes perceived to be a cosmetic concern. Dermatologists know better. With a high psychosocial burden and limited or no treatments approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), patients …
Summary: Background Postacne scarring is disfiguring, both physically as well as psychologically. Over the past two decades, multiple modalities for treatment of acne scars have emerged and microneedling with dermaroller is one of them. Objective To evaluate the efficacy and …
Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women With Female Androgenetic Alopecia BACKGROUND Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been suggested as a therapeutic intervention for female androgenetic alopecia. OBJECTIVE To perform a pilot study on the effect …
Randomized Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Half-Head Study to Assess the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia BACKGROUND Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was identified as having a beneficial effect in alopecia and has been postulated as a new therapy for …
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study BACKGROUND Androgenetic alopecia is a common condition, with severe attendant psychosocial implications, and for which it is difficult to obtain a satisfactory degree of clinical improvement. OBJECTIVE To explore the possible clinical …
Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Potential Therapeutic Tool for Promoting Hair Growth BACKGROUND Recently, autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has attracted attention in various medical fields, including plastic and orthopedic surgery and dermatology, for its ability to promote wound healing. PRP has …