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Akanksha Agarwal, Vibhu Mendiratta Comparative Efficacy of Topical Minoxidil Alone Against Combination of Topical Minoxidil and Platelet Rich Plasma in Women with Female Pattern Hair Loss—A Pilot, Open Randomised Trial. Indian J Dermatol 68(1):121 (2023).
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Azhar Alali, Mohammed Alahmadi, Ghazal Alsisi, et al. The Efficacy of Growth Factor Injection in Androgenic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Aesthetic Plast Surg 50(13):5351-5379 (2026).
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Eduardo Anitua, Roberto Tierno, Mohammad H. Alkhraisat Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Management of Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Evidence. Dermatologic Therapy (Heidelberg) 15(11):3213-3252 (2025).
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Enrico Carmina, Ricardo Azziz, Wilma Bergfeld, et al. Female Pattern Hair Loss and Androgen Excess: A Report From the Multidisciplinary Androgen Excess and PCOS Committee. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 104(7):2875-2891 (2019).
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Jonathon Charlesworth, Jane Fitzpatrick, Nirmala Kanthi Panagodage Perera, et al. Osteoarthritis- a systematic review of long-term safety implications for osteoarthritis of the knee. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 20(1):151 (2019).
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Reham Ezz El-Dawla, Maryam Abdelhaleem, Amr Abdelhamed Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of female patients with chronic telogen effluvium: A randomised, controlled, double-blind, pilot clinical trial. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 89(2):195-203 (2022).
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Ali Fouad Elariny, Nasser Ghozlan, Sherif Wasief, et al. Evaluation of efficacy of follicular unit extraction versus follicular unit extraction with platelet rich plasma in treatment of cicatricial alopecia. J Cosmet Dermatol 21(11):5931-5937 (2022).
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Peter A. Everts, Luga Podesta, Jane Fitzpatrick, et al. Are Platelet Volume, Density, and the Homeostatic Blueprint the Missing Link in Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapies? An Evidence-Based Narrative Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine 15:7126 (2026).
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Priyal P Fadadu, Anthony J Mazzola, Corey W Hunter, et al. Review of concentration yields in commercially available platelet-rich plasma (PRP) systems: a call for PRP standardization. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 44(6):652-659 (2019).
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Pietro Gentile Long-term Clinical Outcomes of Autologous Non-activated Platelet-rich Plasma (A-PRP) Delivered Through Mechanical and Controlled Infiltration in Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia: A 10-year Prospective Randomized Evaluator-blinded Study. Aesthet Surg J :sjag181 (2026).
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Metin Görgü, Ali Gökkaya, Ali Doğan Comparison of Two Anticoagulants for Pain Associated with Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections. Aesthetic Plast Surg 44(3):955-961 (2019).
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Paul Gressenberger, Gudrun Pregartner, Thomas Gary, et al. Platelet-rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment: A Randomized Placebo-controlled Pilot Study. Acta Derm Venereol 100(15):adv00247 (2020).
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Aditya K Gupta, Helen J Renaud, Mary Bamimore Platelet‐rich plasma for androgenetic alopecia: Efficacy differences between men and women. Dermatol Ther 33(6):e14143 (2020).
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Aditya K. Gupta, Mary Bamimore Platelet-Rich Plasma Monotherapies for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Network Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression Study. J Drugs Dermatol 21(9):943-952 (2022).
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Aditya K Gupta, Tong Wang, Mary A Bamimore, et al. Relative Effects of Minoxidil 5%, Platelet-Rich Plasma, and Microneedling in Pattern Hair Loss: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis. Skin Appendage Disord 9(6):397-406 (2023).
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Kollipara Haritha, Gandikota R Rao, Sudhir Babu Platelet-Rich Plasma Resultant Cutaneous Nodules on Scalp. Indian Dermatol Online J 15(6):1053-1054 (2024).
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Amelia K Hausauer, Derek H Jones Evaluating the Efficacy of Different Platelet-Rich Plasma Regimens for Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Single-Center, Blinded, Randomized Clinical Trial. Dermatol Surg 44(9):1191-1200 (2018).
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Chunru Huang, Minhua Wu, Yuyuan Li, et al. Comparative Evaluation of Buffy Coat–Derived and Apheresis Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: Laboratory and Clinical Insights. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol Volume 19:1-12 (2026).
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David S Kao, Stephanie W Zhang, Alexander R Vap A Systematic Review on the Effect of Common Medications on Platelet Count and Function: Which Medications Should Be Stopped Before Getting a Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection?. Orthop J Sports Med 10(4):23259671221088820 (2022).
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Lucas Kieling, Ana Terezinha Konzen, Rafaela Koehler Zanella, et al. Is autologous platelet-rich plasma capable of increasing hair density in patients with androgenic alopecia? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. An Bras Dermatol 99(6):847-862 (2024).
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André Vinicius Saueressig Kruel, Mariângela Ferreira, Daiane Agostini, et al. Comparative Characterization of Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma (L-PRP) and Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin (i-PRF): A Laboratory Study. Cells 15:886 (2026).
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Ian Landells, Eunice Chow, Aditya K Gupta, et al. A Canadian Consensus on Androgenetic Alopecia: Approach and Management. J Cutan Med Surg 29(5_suppl):5S-14S (2025).
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Caihong Li, Lingfeng Pan, Liehao Yang, et al. An umbrella review of the use of platelet‐rich plasma in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. J Cosmet Dermatol 22(5):1463-1476 (2023).
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Meijia Li, Kaipan Qu, Qiang Lei, et al. Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: A Meta-Analysis. Aesthetic Plast Surg 48(5):977-984 (2024).
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Man Li, Yue Bai, Zhenzhen Ye, et al. Comparative efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) and concentrated growth factors (CGF) for female pattern hair loss (FPHL): a prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial. J Dermatolog Treat 37(1):2659498 (2026).
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Mohammad Ali Mapar, Sadegh Shahriari, Mohammad Hosein Haghighizadeh Efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of androgenetic (male-patterned) alopecia: A pilot randomized controlled trial. J Cosmet Laser Ther 18(8):452-455 (2016).
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Suat Morkuzu, Alexandra Loren McLennan, Muholan Kanapathy, et al. Use of Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma (A-PRP) on Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Aesthet Surg J 43(8):NP631-NP649 (2023).
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Gaurav Madhukar Nerkar, Pushkar P Waknis, Avinash H Kharat, et al. An In vitro Study Comparing the Survival of Hair Follicles in Various Storage Media at Different Temperatures for Hair Transplant Procedure. Int J Trichology 17(2):121-127 (2025).
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Antonio Flávio Queiroz de Oliveira, Francisco Plácido Nogueira Arcanjo, Maria Rosineida Paiva Rodrigues, et al. Use of autologous platelet-rich plasma in androgenetic alopecia in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Dermatolog Treat 34(1):2138692 (2023).
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James T Pathoulas, Isabel M Pupo Wiss, Kelly E Flanagan, et al. Undiagnosed cicatricial alopecia among new patients undergoing platelet-rich plasma. JAAD Int 3:89-91 (2021).
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Carlos J Puig, Robert Reese, Michelle Peters Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Study on the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women With Female Androgenetic Alopecia. Dermatol Surg 42(11):1243-1247 (2016).
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Qian Qu, Panli Shi, Yanhua Yi, et al. Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma for Treating Androgenic Alopecia of Varying Grades. Clin Drug Investig 39(9):865-872 (2019).
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George Riding, Sam Myers, Saurabh Jain Herpes zoster ophthalmicus following platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenetic alopecia. BMJ Case Rep 18(9):e266609 (2025).
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Bruno L Rodrigues, Silmara A L Montalvão, Rebeca B B Cancela, et al. Treatment of male pattern alopecia with platelet-rich plasma: A double-blind controlled study with analysis of platelet number and growth factor levels. J Am Acad Dermatol 80(3):694-700 (2019).
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Anthony Rossi, Alexander Pan, Christian Menzer, et al. Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment for Endocrine-Induced Alopecia and Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized, Controlled, Pilot Study. Dermatol Surg 52(1):41-47 (2025).
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Sasipaka Sindhusen, Weeratian Tawanwongsri, Chime Eden Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Plasma as an Adjunct to Hair Transplantation: A Systematic Review. Cureus 17(10):e94116 (2025).
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Satyendra K Singh, Shailesh Singh Effect of platelet counts and activator in platelet-rich plasma on the treatment of androgenetic alopecia, split-head comparison: A randomised, double-blind study. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 89(5):647-655 (2023).
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Susie Suh, Fiore S Casale, Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska Effective strategies to reduce pain during platelet-rich plasma scalp injections: A randomized split-scalp study. J Am Acad Dermatol 86(3):654-655 (2022).
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Walter Sussman, Jane Fitzpatrick, Ariana DeMers, et al. Optimized Platelet-Rich Plasma Preparations for a Consistently High Platelet Capture Rate, Bioformulation Flexibility, and Red Blood Cell Reduction Using a Single-Spin Device. Bioengineering 13:780 (2026).
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Rattapon Thuangtong, Pichanee Chaweekulrat, Kanchalit Thanomkitti, et al. Effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma and other Key Factors on Hair Follicle Preservation. Int J Trichology 15(2):50-55 (2023).
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Muhammad Umar, Amna Anwar, Laiba Shamim, et al. Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) versus Topical Minoxidil for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Aesthetic Plast Surg 50(3):1340-1353 (2026).
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Sean Z Wu, Xu He, Robert A Weiss Vision Loss After Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection: A Systematic Review. Dermatol Surg 48(6):697-698 (2022).
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Jia Yao, Lu Zhu, Meier Pan, et al. The additive value of platelet-rich plasma to topical Minoxidil in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 19(8):e0308986 (2024).
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Jing Yuan, Yimin He, Hui Wan, et al. Effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma in treating female hair loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Skin Res Technol 30(8):e70004 (2024).
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Rawan Zeineddine, Danielle Abou Khater, Yara Mouawad, et al. Herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) secondary to platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy - A case report. Heliyon 9(12):e22815 (2023).
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XiuXiu Zhang, YuXiu Ji, MingChun Zhou, et al. Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Cutan Med Surg 27(5):504-508 (2023).
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