ArticleArchives of dermatological research2023
Fluid Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) Versus Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in the Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars: A Comparative Study.
Article in Archives of dermatological research, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 27 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
Platelet Rich Fibrin Versus Platelet Rich Plasma for Microneedling Treatment of Facial Photoaging-a Double Blind Randomized Controlled Study
Efficacy and Safety of Combined Nanofat Injection With Either Platelet Rich Fibrin or Microneedling Versus Nanofat Injection Alone in the Treatment of Facial Atrophic Post Acne Scars
Who cites it
27 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 24 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Systematic Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Platelet-Rich Fibrin for Periorbital Rejuvenation.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Pooled it
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) versus injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF): A systematic review across all fields of medicine.Periodontology 2000 · 2025Pooled it
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and the future of male fertility: a path forward for personalized and regenerative therapies.Stem cell research & therapy · 2025Pooled it
- Autolougous platelet concentrates in esthetic medicine.Periodontology 2000 · 2025Pooled it
- Evaluation of the Efficacy, Safety, and Satisfaction Rates of Platelet-Rich Plasma, Non-Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid, and their Combination in Patients with Acne Scars Treated with Fractional COAesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Trial
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- Platelet Products and Artificial Platelets for Regenerative Medicine.Transfusion medicine and hemotherapy : offizielles Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Transfusionsmedizin und Immunhamatologie · 2026Review
- The Impact of Surgical Trauma-Activated Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Mesenchymal Stromal Cells In Vitro.Cells · 2026Article
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- Evaluation of cervical healing in a rat model using alginate hydrogel embedded with platelet-rich plasma.Molecular biology reports · 2026Article
- Bone-Healing Enhancement Using Particulate Biomaterials and Fibrin-Based Compounds: A Narrative Literature Review of Evidence in Animal Models.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Anticoagulant-free preparation of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) / fluid platelet-rich fibrin (f-PRF): a pre-clinical comparative performance study.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Article
- Platelet-rich therapies in cutaneous and mucocutaneous disorders characterized by inflammatory tissue responses: mechanistic insights and clinical evidence.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Blood derivatives as monotherapy and combination therapy: A promising strategy for wound healing.Regenerative therapy · 2025Review
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- Application of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma-Supplemented Medium PromotesInternational journal of fertility & sterility · 2025Article
- An Assessment of Current Clinician- and Patient-Reported Outcome Measures for Acne Scarring and Dyspigmentation: A Scoping Review.The Journal of investigative dermatology · 2025Article
- Topical Application of SVF/PRF in Thermal Injuries-A Retrospective Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- The Role of Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Orthopedics: Where Do We Stand?Current issues in molecular biology · 2025Review
- Effect of Patient Age on Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Fibrin Treatments for Skin Density and Thickness: A Single-Center Ultrasound Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a second-generation platelet concentrate, was developed for the purpose of overcoming the limitations of Platelet-rich plasma (PRP). PRF can produce a higher cumulative release of growth factors than PRP. Also, this release is slow and prolonged, making it ideal for tissue regeneration and growth stimulation. This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of fluid PRF either alone or combined with needling versus PRP in the treatment of atrophic acne scars. A comparative study including 30 patients with atrophic acne scars who were divided into two equal groups. Group I included 15 patients in which the left side of the face was treated with intradermal injection of PRP while the right side was treated with combined needling with PRP. Group II included15 patients in which the left side of the face was treated with intradermal injection of fluid PRF while the right side was treated with combined needling with fluid PRF. All patients received four sessions with 3 weeks interval. The acne scars significantly improved in both sides of face in both groups. According to quartile grading scale and patient satisfaction; the therapeutic response was significantly higher in PRF group than PRP either alone or combined with needling. The combination with needling increases efficacy of PRF and PRP. Fluid PRF is highly effective, safe and simple procedure that can be used instead of PRP in the treatment of acne scars.
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