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PRP treatment for shoulder pain
In the orthopaedic community, the clinical use of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) in the treatment of shoulder pathologies has increased rapidly over the last decade.
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Microneedling for acne scars
As if acne is not frustrating enough, sometimes you have to deal with the scars that acne may leave. Acne scars may appear due to cystic acne or itchy skin. Like other types of scars, acne scars can last for months or longer. Even a few years. Want to learn more about microneedles for acne scars? Read on to learn more about the procedure and discuss its effectiveness and possible side effects with your dermatologist.
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PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy for plantar fasciitis
Recently, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been used as an alternative therapy for plantar fasciitis (PF) to relieve heel pain and improve functional recovery.
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What are platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections?
Times have changed since the days of bloodshed, when doctors treated their patients by drawing blood from them. Now a procedure called platelet-rich plasma therapy has emerged in which some of the blood is injected back into a diseased joint. You could say it's bloodshed in reverse.
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Does PRP therapy help with tennis elbow?
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses the body's own natural healing processes to repair damaged tissue. Platelets are blood cells that promote blood clotting and support wound healing. PRP contains many proteins called growth factors (more than normal blood) that help the tendon to heal and consequently relieve your pain.
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PRP progress: Why you as a medical professional should offer this treatment.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has received considerable attention in the field of dermatology since the elucidation of its mechanism and reports of its clinical efficacy. PRP alone or in combination with other therapies has shown benefits for some cosmetic problems and skin conditions. Few transient or short-term side effects have been reported with the use of PRP. In this paper we highlight the potential efficacy and benefits of PRP
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PRP therapy for eye diseases
Blood products (autologous serum, platelet-rich plasma (E-PRP), plasma rich in growth factors) are successful therapies for ocular surface diseases that affect the integrity of the corneal surface and conjunctiva.
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PRP treatment for knee pain
Does PRP treatment work for knee pain? Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are a novel treatment for pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee.
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PRP treatment for erectile dysfunction
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) found its use in the treatment of various conditions and diseases, as concentrated plasma PRP consists of many growth factors. Their interaction with surrounding cells, intracellular matrix and mediators at the injection site leads to tissue regeneration. Angiogenic, vasculogenic and regenerative effects of PRP can be used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) and Peyronie's disease (PD).
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PRP injection or cortisone injection? - Which is the best option?
Before the development of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections, doctors generally used cortisone injections to relieve moderate to severe muscle / joint inflammation and (some) pain. However, with the creation of PRP injections, doctors can now relieve inflammation and pain as well as help the damaged tissue heal.
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