Comparison of efficacy of topical 5% minoxidil alone versus topical 5% minoxidil with autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy in treatment of androgenetic alopecia: A randomised open label study

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-114
Author(s):  
Bela Padhiar ◽  
Sruthy Raveendran
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Androgenic Alopecia ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Hair Density ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Double Spin ◽  
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Group B ◽  
Autologous Platelet

Androgenic alopecia (AGA) is a type of progressive hairloss, where there is androgen mediated conversion of susceptible terminal hairs into vellus hairs, in genetically predisposed individuals. To compare efficacy of Topical 5% Minoxidil alone versus Topical 5% Minoxidil with Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy in patients with Androgenetic Alopecia.This is aProspective study conducted in Department of Dermatology GMERS Medical College, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. A convenience sample of 62 men in the age group of 20-40 with Grade 2-5 AGA according to Hamilton- Norwood Grading were selected and was divided into 2 groups of 31 each. Presitting digital photographs and dermoscopic photos were taken. Autologous PRP was prepared using 18 ml of patients blood after double spin centrifugation and injected by Nappage technique. Results were assessed at the baseline and at the end of each sitting on the basis of change in hair density, photographic evaluation and patient’s self satisfaction. Highly significant increase in hair density was achieved after 4 months of treatment. At T4 (Fourth Session of treatment) Group B showed higher hair density (42.97± 8.96) as compared to Group A (36.94 ± 11.57) which was statistically significant at P = 0.03Group B showed better improvement as compared to Group A.PRP treatment has a positive therapeutic effect on male Androgenetic alopecia without major side effects.

Comparison of the Efficacy of Homologous and Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for Treating Androgenic Alopecia

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 297-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilsev Ince ◽  
Mehmet Emin Cem Yildirim ◽  
Mehmet Dadaci ◽  
Mustafa Cihat Avunduk ◽  
Nedim Savaci
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Androgenic Alopecia ◽  
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Autologous Platelet

Development of Hyperalgesia in Patients Treated with Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma Due to Androgenetic Alopecia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (34) ◽  
pp. 90-93
Author(s):  
Mehmet Emin Cem Yildirim ◽  
Bilsev Ince ◽  
Orkun Uyanik ◽  
Mehmet Ihsan Okur ◽  
Mehmet Dadaci
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Autologous Platelet

scholarly journals A comparative study between local injection of autologous platelet rich plasma and injection of corticosteroid in functional improvement of plantar fasciitis

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vithal Prakash Puri ◽  
Anil Kumar Gaur
Keyword(s):  
Plantar Fasciitis ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Functional Improvement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Group B ◽  
Autologous Platelet

Background: Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain in adults. Although it is usually a self-limiting condition, the pain may become prolonged and severe enough to cause significant distress and disruption to the patient’s daily activities and work. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) and steroid injections in chronic cases of plantar fasciitis (PF).Methods: A prospective, randomized study was conducted from December 2013 to December 2015 amongst 60 patients with chronic PF were randomized prospectively in single tertiary care center in India. All the patients were enrolled according to inclusion criteria and divided into 2 groups i.e. group A (n=30) received PRP and group B (n=30) received corticosteroids injections. Roles and Maudsley score (RM Score) and Foot Function Index (FFI) was evaluated for all the included patients. The follow-up scheduled at 1 and 6 months after complete enrolment of patients.Results: Between both the groups, the significant difference was observed at 1 and 6 months follow-up from the baseline. At 1-month follow-up, statistically significant improvement in mean RM scores were seen in both the groups from baseline and when RM scores were compared between two groups, group B had statistically better mean scores. At 1-month follow-up there was no statistically significant difference between the mean FFI score values between two groups. At 6-month follow-up, statistically significant improvement in mean FFI scores were seen in both the groups, however when both groups were compared to each other, improvement in mean FFI scores was statistically better in group A as compared to group B.Conclusions: The present study concluded the use of PRP in chronic cases of plantar fasciitis seems more safe and effective in long term than the traditional treatment of steroid injection at different time period.

scholarly journals The Effects of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma on the Bone Fracture Healing in Rabbits

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Healing ◽  
Callus Formation ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Histological Finding ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Operation ◽  
Group A ◽  
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Group B ◽  
Autologous Platelet

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of an autologous platelet rich-plasma on femoral fracture healing in experimentally induced rabbits’ model. In this study, 34 local breed rabbits, around 2-2.5 kg body weight, were divided into two equal groups randomly; Group A: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and Groups B: Control group. Rabbits in both groups underwent a complete mid-shaft transverse osteotomy of the femur by a fine electrical saw. After fracture induction, the rabbits in group A (PRP group) were treated by application of 0.5 ml of autologous PRP at the site of the fractured bone, while in group B (control), rabbits were injected with distilled water. Samples from the fractured femur were collected at 10th, 20th, 30th days post operation for radiological evaluation and at 10th, 14th, 20th, and 30th days for histopathological evaluation. In radiological study, it was found that the rate of callus formation in rabbits treated with PRP (Group A) were faster than the control group (Group B) at different periods. Similarly, in histological finding it found that the stages of healing were faster in Group A when compared with Group B. It was concluded that using autologous PRP has beneficial effect to enhance the process of bone healing in the rabbit’s model.

scholarly journals Morphological substantiation of clinical efficacy of platelet rich plasma in males with androgenic alopecia

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
E E Pakhomova ◽  
I O Smirnova ◽  
I N Telichko
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Efficacy ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Hair Follicles ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Sweat Glands ◽  
Androgenic Alopecia ◽  
Hair Density ◽  
Plasma Therapy ◽  
Four Levels

Morphological substantiation of the clinical efficacy of platelets rich plasma was carried out in the treatment of 22 men with androgenetic alopecia from the 1st to the 4th stage according to the Norwood-Hamilton scale were included. All patients received intradermal injections of platelets rich plasma 0,15 ml per injection. The course of treatment consisted of 4 procedures with an interval of 4 weeks. Clinical efficacy was assessed by the dynamics of morphometric indices of hair growth. Histological examination was carried out on horizontal sections, stained with hematoxylin and eosin, the morphology of the hair was counted at four levels. Evaluation of morphometric growth parameters conducted before treatment and 4 months after the onset of it. It was established that the therapy of platelet-rich plasma has a pronounced clinical efficacy, consisting in a significant (p=0,00025) increase in hair density by 11% and average hair diameter by 10% (p=0,00766), a 14% decrease in the share of hair follicles (p=0,00959). Histologically, the increase in hair density was significant at the level of the bulb of the hair follicles by 148% (p=0,0034) and at the level of the sweat glands by 65% (p=0,0326), and also by the tendency to increase their number at the level of the sebaceous glands. This was combined with a significant decrease in the proportion of telogen hair at 47% (p=0,0153). Thus, the positive clinical effect of plasma-rich plasma therapy in men suffering from androgenetic alopecia is based on reliable morphofunctional changes in the hair follicles.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Male Androgenetic Alopecia

Esculapio ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4 (oct 2020 - dec 2020)) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadia Naeem ◽  
Saadiya Siddiqui ◽  
Atif Shehzad ◽  
Kehkshan Tahir ◽  
Marrium Manzoor
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Stage Iv ◽  
Androgenetic Alopecia ◽  
Case Series Study ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Autologous Platelet

Objective: To assess the outcome of autologous platelet rich plasma(PRP) for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in male patients. Methods: A total of 61 male patients from Department of Dermatology, Lahore General Hospital Lahore with ages between 18-60 years were included in the study during a period of 6 months. PRP was prepared by double spin method and CaCl2 was used to activate platelets. PRP was injected, with a 30-G needle using Nappage technique. This descriptive case series study was carefully monitored. Protocol included three treatment sessions with an interval of four weeks. Number of hairs, and hair strength was assessed by dermoscopy and hair pull test. SPSS Version-21 was used for data entry and analysis. Results: The mean age of patients was 42.67±8.63 years. Mean number of hair was 21.50±4.57 per dermatoscopic field, Post treatment number of hair was 78.10±16.24. Mean duration of disease was 10.25±3.52 months. Majority of patients were in stage iv 19(31.1%) and in stage ii 16(26.2%). There was significant difference in number of hair before and after treatment. Conclusion: PRP is an effective method to treat the patients with androgen alopecia. Key Words: Autologus platelet rich plasma, Androgen alopecia. How to Cite: Naeem N, Siddiqui S, Shehzad A, Tahir K, Manzoor M. Efficacy of autologous platelet rich plasma in the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia. Esculapio.2020;16(04):41-45.

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