Abstract: Background Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has long been used for the restoration of hair in conjunction with microneedling or on its own. Fat grafting to the scalp has also been utilized in the past to improve the quality of hair …
Abstract: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a hair loss disorder affecting 80% of men and 50% of women throughout their lifetime. Therapies for AGA are limited and there is no cure. There is a high demand for hair restoration. Platelet-rich plasma …
Summary: Background: Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections have emerged as a promising regenerative therapy for androgenetic alopecia (AGA). To date, injections of both autologous native and activated PRP have been administered to hair loss patients, and positive results have been …
Abstract: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autogenously harvested liquid platelet concentrate extracted from a patient’s peripheral blood that contains higher than baseline concentrations of growth factors and cytokines. This innovative new technology has demonstrated great promise in the field of …
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 …
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 …
2015 Studies of Note November 2015: United States-based Dr. Joseph Greco published a new textbook chapter on PRP and stem cells.3 3Amgar G, Greco J, Rinaldi F. Platelet-rich plasma and stem cells. The Alopecias. Chapter 17. grecomedicalgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Alopecia-Textbook-Chapter-2.pdf November 2015: Study from Italy reported …