Platelet Rich Plasma and Its Use in Hair Regrowth: A Review
Issued Date
2022-01-01
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eISSN
11778881
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85126712742
Pubmed ID
35300222
Journal Title
Drug Design, Development and Therapy
Volume
16
Start Page
635
End Page
645
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Drug Design, Development and Therapy Vol.16 (2022) , 635-645
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Paichitrojjana A., Paichitrojjana A. Platelet Rich Plasma and Its Use in Hair Regrowth: A Review. Drug Design, Development and Therapy Vol.16 (2022) , 635-645. 645. doi:10.2147/DDDT.S356858 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/87583
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Platelet Rich Plasma and Its Use in Hair Regrowth: A Review
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Abstract
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) was described as a small volume of plasma containing higher concentrations of platelets than those found in peripheral blood and initially used as a transfusion product for treatment of thrombocytopenia. To date, it was discovered that there are several growth factors and cytokines that can accelerate wound healing and tissue regeneration, leading to a wider range of applications in the medical field, such as in sport medicine, regenerative medicine, and aesthetic medicine. Several studies have shown that PRP can be used effectively for treatment of hair loss. Although it has been widely used, the exact mechanism of action of PRP is still not fully elucidated. In this article, we aim to review and update current information on the definition, classification, mechanism of action, clinical efficacy in hair regrowth, and adverse events of PRP.