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Effect of platelet counts and activator in platelet-rich plasma on the treatment of androgenetic alopecia, split-head comparison: A randomised, double-blind study
Singh SK, Singh S
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology. 2023;:1-9
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Background Androgenetic alopecia is a common, chronic, non-scarring alopecia. It is characterised by stepwise miniaturisation of the hair follicles, due to alteration in the hair cycle dynamics, leading to the transformation of terminal hair follicles into a vellus ones. Oral finasteride and topical minoxidil are the only approved drugs for treating this condition. Due to a limited number of effective therapies for androgenetic alopecia, platelet-rich plasma may be an effective alternative treatment. Aims To study the effect of activator in platelet-rich plasma and baseline platelet count in platelet-rich plasma on the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Methods A randomised, double-blind split-head comparative study. The sample size was calculated and randomisation was done. Patients with androgenetic alopecia were allocated into two groups; in the first group, autologous activated platelet-rich plasma was injected in the right half of the affected scalp and autologous non-activated platelet-rich plasma was injected in the left half of the affected scalp and vice versa in the second group. Patients were also categorised on the basis of platelet counts in their platelet-rich plasma in three groups; group A (6-8 lakh/mm3), group B (8.1-10 lakh/mm3) and group C (>10 lakh/mm3). Interventions were done monthly for three months and followed up for the next three months. Effects of interventions were assessed by hair density, hair thickness, patient self-assessment and clinical photography. Results A total of 80 patients were included in the study. Activated platelet-rich plasma produced significant improvement of hair density after four months and hair thickness at 6 months. An increase in platelet count led to a significant increase in hair density and hair thickness after three and four months respectively and a highly significant increase in both parameters at the end of the study. Limitations Long-term follow-up of cases was not done and no measurement of vellus hair count was done. Conclusion There is a significant effect of activator and platelet count of the platelet-rich plasma on hair density as well as hair thickness.
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Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Autologous Fat Transfer With Nanofat in the Treatment of Infraorbital Dark Circles: A Single-Blinded Randomized Comparative Clinical Trial
Kadry A, Gamal A, Alkhalifah A, Ibrahim SMA
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]. 2023
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BACKGROUND Treating infraorbital dark circles is one of the commonest aesthetic demands worldwide. Autologous fat transfer is commonly used to treat dark circles by filling the grooves, without effect on skin quality. Platelet-rich plasma has been reported to improve skin quality. Autologous fat can be emulsified and filtered to produce nanofat, which is then injected superficially in the dark circles to improve skin quality and discoloration. OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma versus combined fat transfer and nanofat in treating infraorbital dark circles. MATERIALS AND METHODS 30 patients with infraorbital dark circles of combined etiological factors were randomized into 2 equal groups: Group A treated with platelet-rich plasma and Group B treated with autologous fat transfer with emulsified fat injection. RESULTS Excellent and moderate responses were observed in 3 (20%) and 2 (13%) patients in group A versus 7 (46.7%) and 4 (27%) in group B, respectively. Nonresponders were 8 (53.3%) in group A and only 1 patient (6.7%) in group B. The difference was statistically significant regarding improvement (p = .048) and patient satisfaction (p = .032). CONCLUSION Autologous fat transfer with nanofat is significantly superior to platelet-rich plasma in improvement and satisfaction.
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An umbrella review of the use of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
Li C, Pan L, Yang L, Kong J, Zhang L
Journal of cosmetic dermatology. 2023
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia, as well as establish an effective treatment protocol and optimal PRP preparation procedure. METHODS We searched the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane, CNKI, and Wanfang databases from inception to October 29, 2021, using PROSPERO's International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (registration ID: CRD42022295921). RESULTS The original literature search revealed 215 reviews; after duplication removal, 89 papers were eliminated, 95 were eliminated after reading the titles and abstracts, and eventually, 28 articles were included after reading the complete text. CONCLUSIONS PRP treatment for androgenetic alopecia is effective, and we recommend the following: (1) a PRP volume of at least 0.05 ml/cm(2) , preferably 0.1 ml/cm(2) ; (2) at least three consecutive treatments at an interval of 1 month; (3) intensive therapy is beneficial and can be provided from 3 to 6 months after continuous treatment; (4) objective indicators such as hair diameter, hair count; (5) long-term follow-up.
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Efficacy and Safety of Transplantation of Autologous Fat, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) in the Treatment of Acne Scar: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Han X, Ji D, Liu Y, Hu S
Aesthetic plastic surgery. 2023
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BACKGROUND The efficacy and safety evaluation of the transplantation of autologous fat, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stromal vascular fraction (SVF) in acne scars has not been completely unified. This article will analyze and process the data of the included studies through evidence-based medicine to evaluate the efficacy and safety of autologous fat grafting, PRP and SVF for acne scar treatment, so as to provide treatment basis and strategy for the clinical treatment of acne scars. METHODS We searched the PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library databases, CNKI, Wanfang and CQVIP databases for studies published during the time between the establishment of the databases through October 2022. We included studies that report autologous fat grafting, SVF and PRP for patients with acne scars. We excluded repeated publication, researches without full text, incomplete information or inability to conduct data extraction and animal experiments, case report, reviews and systematic reviews. STATA 15.1 software was used to analyze the data. RESULTS The findings showed that fat grafting had excellent improvement, marked improvement, moderate improvement and mild improvement rates of 36%, 27%, 18% and 18%, respectively, PRP had excellent improvement, marked improvement, moderate improvement and mild improvement rates of 0%, 26%, 47% and 25%, respectively, and the SVF had excellent improvement, marked improvement, moderate improvement and mild improvement rates of 73%, 25%, 3% and 0%, respectively. Additionally, the pooled results showed that there was no significant difference between PRP treatment and pre-treatment in Goodman and Baron scale score. However, Shetty et al. reported that Goodman and Baron scale score after fat grafting was significantly lower than pre-treatment. The results also showed that after fat grafting treatment, incidence of pain after fat grafting was 70%. After PRP treatment, in addition to pain (17%), there is a higher probability of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (17%) and hematoma (6%). After SVF treatment, the incidence of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation and hematoma was all 0%. CONCLUSION Autologous fat grafting, PRP and SVF are effective for the treatment of acne scars, and the safety of autologous fat grafting, PRP and SVF is acceptable. Autologous fat grafting and SVF may be a better treatment for acne scars than PRP. However, this hypothesis still needs to be tested in the future large randomized controlled trials. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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Efficacy of autologous Platelet-rich plasma therapy versus topical Minoxidil in men with moderate androgenetic alopecia: A randomized open-label trial
Balasundaram M, Kumari R, Ramassamy S
The Journal of dermatological treatment. 2023;:1-20
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BACKGROUND Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an adjunctive treatment in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Its role as a monotherapy, when compared to FDA-approved therapies in moderate grades of androgenetic alopecia is not established. OBJECTIVES We sought to study the efficacy and safety of standardized non-activated PRP preparation against topical minoxidil in AGA. METHODS Men aged 20-50 with Grade III and IV (Modified Hamilton-Norwood) AGA were randomized to receive 5% Minoxidil (x6 months) or PRP injections (monthly x3). The primary endpoints were global photographic assessment at week 24, change in target area hair counts, density, and anagen hair at week 12. Other outcomes were subjects' satisfaction and adverse events. RESULTS In total, 64 participants were randomized. At week 24, 56% responded to Minoxidil arm and 38% to PRP (p= 0.124). There was a significant increase in target area hair count and density at week 12 within the groups. The difference between the groups was not statistically significant. Adverse events occurred in 53% and 37% of the PRP and minoxidil groups, respectively. Patient satisfaction was better with Minoxidil. CONCLUSION PRP is effective in the treatment of moderate grades of androgenetic alopecia in men, although perhaps not different from minoxidil. Side effects occur more frequently with PRP.
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Systematic review: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) use in facial rejuvenation
Gentile P, Garcovich S
Plastic and reconstructive surgery. 2023
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BACKGROUND An increasing interest in maintaining a youthful appearance has led to the development of innovative and non-invasive aesthetic procedures for the treatment of facial aging as the recent use of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP). OBJECTIVES This article aims to review the literature and critically appraise the available evidence regarding the efficacy of autologous activated PRP (AA-PRP) and/or not-activated PRP (ANA-PRP) injection used for facial rejuvenation. METHODS A systematic review regarding the clinical use of AA-PRP and ANA-PRP injection in facial rejuvenation against signs of aging was performed using PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, PreMEDLINE, Ebase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Clinicaltrials.gov, Scopus, and Cochrane databases. The protocol was developed following the Preferred Reporting for Items for Systematic Reviews-Protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines. The included studies had to match predetermined criteria according to the PICOS approach. RESULTS Eleven of the twelve studies identified, including three randomized split-face trials, showed improved results despite differences in study design and outcome measures, many of which were subjective. CONCLUSIONS Further randomized controlled trials and related systematic reviews, as evidence-based medicine (EBM) studies of level 1 are required to confirm PRP injection efficacy in facial rejuvenation, to consolidate the promising results of the studies identified in this systematic review.
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Use of Activated Platelet Rich Plasma (A-PRP) on Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses
Morkuzu S, McLennan AL, Kanapathy M, Mosahebi A
Aesthetic surgery journal. 2023
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BACKGROUND Alopecia reduces perceptions of age, beauty, success, and adaptability. Hair loss can be caused by genetic, physiological, environmental, and immunologic factors. The current treatment for alopecia is varied. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates activated platelet rich plasma (A-PRP) for alopecia treatment. OBJECTIVES The objective of this review was to assess the clinical efficacy and safety of autologous activated PRP (A-PRP) injections in alopecia patients. We compare the safety, limitations, and outcomes of A-PRP use with those of prior research on alopecia. METHODS We searched PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Database, and Google Scholar for relevant articles. We included all primary clinical studies involving patients that evaluated A-PRP. RESULTS Twenty-nine articles met the eligibility criteria, which included 864 patients, and were analyzed for qualitative review. Our review found that 27 studies indicated that A-PRP is significantly effective in treating alopecia, especially for improving hair density before and after therapy (n = 184, MD = 46.5, I2 = 88%, 95% CL 29.63-63.37, P 0.00001) as well as when comparison is made between treatment and control group (n = 88, MD = 31.61, I2 = 80%, 95% CI: 6.99-56.22, P = 0.01); terminal hair density between treatment and control group (n = 55, MD = 26.03, I2 = 25%, 95% CI 8.08-43.98, P = 0.004); hair counts after therapy (n = 85, MD = 12.79, I2 = 83%, 95% CI -5.53, 31.12, P = 0.0006); promoting hair regrowth; folliculogenesis; reducing hair loss; combining with FUs surgery; and initiating the hair cycle. Two studies did not report significant results. CONCLUSIONS This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis of A-PRP as a treatment option for alopecia. A-PRP appears to be a promising and safe method for treating alopecia.
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Platelet rich plasma application by dermapen microneedling and intradermal point-by-point injection methods, and their comparison with clinical findings and trichoscan in patients with androgenetic alopecia
Ozcan, K. N., Sener, S., Altunisik, N., Turkmen, D.
Dermatologic Therapy. 2022;35(1):e15182
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Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a progressive hair loss disease that occurs with the effect of androgens and genetic predisposition. Hair thinning and hair loss affect people's self-confidence and self-image more than is thought. In these patients, platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment is used in addition to the limited medical treatments available. However, there is a lack of standardization for the application method of PRP treatment in the literature. The number of studies in which objective data and hair analysis parameters were revealed to demonstrate the effectiveness of PRP treatment is also very limited. In this study, it was aimed to show the efficacy of PRP treatment with trichoscan data in AGA patients and to compare dermapen-mediated microneedling and point-by-point technique injection application methods. The study was conducted with 62 male AGA patients, aged between 18 and 55 years, who applied to the University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, and ranged from Norwood-Hamilton Stage II-V. The patients were randomly divided into two groups and one group was given microneedling with a dermapen, an electrical device that makes automatic needling, and the other group was given manual injection with point-by-point technique with a 30-gauge needle. Before the first treatment, each patient underwent a trichoscan hair analysis evaluation. A total of four sessions of PRP treatment were performed, as three sessions at 2-week intervals and the fourth session 1 month after the last session. The mean age of the cases was 33.13 ± 6.36. According to Norwood-Hamilton staging, stage III was detected with the highest rate of 46% (29). Hair pulling test became significantly negative after treatment (p < 0.05). Statistically significant differences were found in trichoscan analysis parameters for hair count, hair density, terminal hair count, and terminal hair density in both groups compared to pretreatment (p < 0.05). Between the groups, a statistically significant difference was found between the averages of anagen hair, telogen hair, and hair length in the dermapen treated group compared to the group treated with the point-by-point technique. In our study, the efficacy of PRP treatment for AGA patients was demonstrated by trichoscan parameters. Among the PRP application methods, dermapen-mediated application was found to be superior to the point-by-point technique in terms of anagen, telogen, and average hair length parameters.
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Autologous platelet-rich plasma 'fluid' versus 'gel' form in combination with fractional CO(2) laser in the treatment of atrophic acne scars: a split-face randomized clinical trial
Gawdat HI, El-Hadidy YA, Allam Rshm, Abdelkader HA
The Journal of dermatological treatment. 2022;:1-10
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BACKGROUND The treatment of atrophic acne scars represents a therapeutic challenge. Recently, plasma gel has been introduced among treatment modalities. OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of platelet-rich-plasma 'fluid' versus 'gel' form combined with fractional CO(2) laser in the treatment of atrophic acne scars. METHODS Twenty-seven patients with atrophic acne scars were included. Treatment with fractional CO(2) laser plus plasma fluid/gel was randomly assigned to the right/left sides of the face. Clinical and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) assessments were scheduled at baseline, one month, and three months after the last session. RESULTS There was a significant improvement in clinical assessment scores at third-month follow-up on the plasma gel- and plasma fluid-treated sides compared to those at the first-month follow-up (p < .001). Scar depth decreased significantly at third-month follow-up when compared to baseline on both plasma gel- and plasma fluid-treated sides (p < .001). The numerical pain score was significantly lower on the plasma fluid-treated side compared to the plasma gel-treated side (p = .004). CONCLUSION The use of platelet-rich plasma in combination with fractional CO(2) laser, both in fluid and gel form, produced significant results in the treatment of atrophic acne scars. Patients reported an immediate more noticeable effect with plasma gel. However, the fluid injection was less painful.
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Platelet-rich plasma in alopecia areata and primary cicatricial alopecias: A systematic review
Tejapira K, Yongpisarn T, Sakpuwadol N, Suchonwanit P
Frontiers in medicine. 2022;9:1058431
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BACKGROUND Immune-mediated alopecias (IMAs), a group of hair disorders associated with immunological reactions, remain a therapeutic challenge since available treatments are generally unfavorable with potential side effects. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been recently proposed as a treatment option based on several limited-quality studies; however, there is no systematic evaluation of PRP efficacy on IMAs in the literature. OBJECTIVE To assess PRP's effects in treating IMAs using a systematic review. METHODS Electronic searches were conducted using PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases. A search strategy was designed to retrieve all studies exploring PRP in treating IMAs, including alopecia areata (AA) and primary cicatricial alopecias (PCAs). In addition, all randomized and non-randomized studies reporting subjective and/or objective outcomes of alopecia treatment with PRP were included. RESULTS Thirty-two studies were included, comprising 621 patients with AA and 19 patients with PCAs. PRP had superior efficacy as monotherapy in five studies, comparable to intralesional corticosteroids in six studies in AA treatment. In addition, in the analysis of PCAs, including lymphocytic and neutrophilic subtypes, PRP was efficacious in alleviating disease progression in nine studies. CONCLUSION PRP is considered a promising treatment for AA and PCAs in patients who experienced unfavorable outcomes from conventional treatment. However, its clinical application remains to be standardized, and its recommendation as a treatment for IMAs could not be ascertained due to a lack of high-quality evidence. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION [https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=353859], identifier [CRD42022353859].
