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Key Points Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) Meta-analyses and systematic reviews suggest PRP can improve hair density in AGA patients. PRP for alopecia areata (AA) PRP is a…

Combination therapies capitalize on and allow for synergistic benefits from different treatment modalities. Platelet-rich plasma is easily combined with microneedling or laser resurfacing, leading to more effective results and shorter…

There is an increased demand for safer procedure-based therapeutic options for many diagnoses among patients with skin of color, due to differences in melanocyte distribution, melanocyte activity, and skin reactivity….

Platelets secret growth factors that increase collagen synthesis, making platelet-rich plasma (PRP) an appealing treatment modality for rejuvenation and augmentation. PRP has been studied for skin rejuvenation and improvement of…

Microneedling has evolved over recent decades and has multiple uses in dermatology. Complete understanding of microneedling’s mechanism of action is unknown. There are two leading hypotheses: (1) fractionated mechanical microinjury…

Conditions treated Nonscarring alopecia. Actinic keratosis. Dyschromia. Rhytides. Scars. Striae. Avoid Active infection or inflammation (e.g., acne). Prep Mild cleanser. Topical anesthetic. Technique Hyaluronic acid gel (or platelet-rich plasma in…

Skin condition is an important determinant of human attractiveness, 1 but with age and increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation and other lifestyle factors such as poor nutrition, alcohol consumption, and…

There has been increasing interest in the utilization of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the management of various clinical entities. First described for use in tissue repair 1 and hemostasis,…

Acne scar is the most common indication for microneedling radiofrequency (MRF) treatment. Combination of MRF with other modalities, such as diode laser bipolar radiofrequency or subcision, has been proven effective….