Review on Using Platelet Rich Plasma in Hair Loss and Hair Transplantation

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

1 Professor, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Skin and Stem Cell Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran AND Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

3 General Practitioner, Skin Diseases and Leishmaniasis Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Literature review shows limited number of articles on platelet rich plasma (PRP) in various indications like androgenic alopecia, healing in chronic ulcers and skin rejuvenation. Platelet rich plasma seems to be rational therapy with science of growth factors in tissue regeneration. Level of evidence of various studies in androgenic alopecia is from low to medium. Though, platelet rich plasma is a newer technique in a dermatosurgeons’ armamentarium that can be combined with other therapies. Well-defined double blind trials will definitely increase the confidence of clinicians in this procedure.

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 33, Issue 339 - Serial Number 339
May and June 2015
Pages 970-982

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  • Receive Date: 13 May 2015
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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