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Can carpal tunnel syndrome be treated with PRP therapy?
Can PRP be used for carpal tunnel syndrome? This article reviews clinical studies, current guidelines and possible applications. Some trials report short-term improvements, but a reliable long-term benefit has not yet been established.
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PRP or dermal filler - Which should I choose?
People of all ages are concerned with combating various signs of skin ageing. Some of the most popular options for patients are injectables such as dermal fillers and platelet-rich plasma injections.
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PRP treatment after hair transplantation
PRP after hair transplantation is discussed as a complementary option in hair medicine. PRP is obtained from the patient's own blood and contains platelet-rich plasma. Studies show positive signals regarding hair density, graft survival, and postoperative parameters, but the data is heterogeneous. For reproducible PRP applications, suitable PRP tubes, an appropriate centrifuge, defined RCF values, and a standardized protocol are important. The timing and number of sessions should be determined by a physician.
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What is the effect of PRP therapy in orthopaedics?
PRP is studied in orthopaedics for knee osteoarthritis, tendon disorders and selected sports injuries. This article explains its proposed effects, clinical evidence, limitations, risks and technical preparation.
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Platelet-rich plasma: the key to PRP therapy
Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is prepared from a patient’s own blood and contains an increased concentration of platelets. This article explains its biological basis, preparation, differences between PRP products, and the current evidence on effects, safety, and standardisation.
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Does PRP treatment work for hair loss?
PRP is primarily studied for androgenetic hair loss. This article explains how PRP hair treatment is performed, what current research indicates about hair density, and why results may vary depending on the preparation method and treatment protocol.
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PRP treatment against melasma
Melasma is a chronic pigment disorder with different contributing factors and a marked tendency to recur. This article explains diagnosis, photoprotection, established treatment approaches and the current clinical evidence on PRP.
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What are PRP tubes?
Platelet-rich plasma, better known as PRP, is an autologous procedure in which a person's whole blood is drawn. The platelets are then concentrated using a centrifuge and special PRP tubes. The platelets, which contain several growth factors, are then taken again -in this feature injected into the same person makes PRP alone a very safe procedure that eliminates the likelihood of contracting communicable diseases.
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PRP for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Evidence, Potential and Limitations
PRP is being investigated as an adjunctive option for difficult-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers. This article reviews the current evidence, different application methods and why offloading, infection control and vascular assessment remain essential.
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PRP therapy for back pain
Professional overview of PRP therapy for back pain, discogenic pain, facet joints, sacroiliac joint pain and current evidence.
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