Platelet-rich plasma in therapy of nonscarring alopecia

Abstract

Publications on the treatment of nonscarring alopecias by injections ofplatelet-rich plasma are reviewed. Cellular mechanisms of hair follicle functioning, role of stem cells in the vital cycle of a hair, and basic effects of growth factors released by platelets are described. The criteria remaining not evaluated within the framework of evidence medicine and in need offurther research are presented.

Keywords

platelet-rich plasma / growth factors / stem cells / nonscarring alopecias

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