SynthesisSkin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI)2023
The use of platelet-rich plasma in wound healing and vitiligo: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Synthesis in Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Efficacy and Safety of Combined Platelet-Rich Plasma With Fractional Laser for Adult Patients With Vitiligo: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Pooled it
- The use of platelet-rich plasma in wound healing and vitiligo: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2023Pooled it
- Platelet-rich therapies in cutaneous and mucocutaneous disorders characterized by inflammatory tissue responses: mechanistic insights and clinical evidence.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Integrating Regenerative Medicine in Chronic Wound Management: A Single-Center Experience.Biomedicines · 2025Article
- Review
- Synergistic Innovative Therapies in Dermatology: Integrating Platelet Derivatives, Biomaterials, and Exogenous Bioactive Substances for Enhancing Skin Repair and Regeneration.Drug design, development and therapy · 2025Review
- Autologous platelet-rich gel for refractory plantar ulcer following ethanol sclerotherapy of peripheral venous malformation: a Case Report.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Platelet-rich plasma may accelerate diabetic wound healing by modulating epithelial/endothelial-mesenchymal transition through inhibiting reactive oxygen species-mediated oxidative stress.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
- Knowledge Structure and Trends of Vitiligo From 2002 to 2023: A Bibliometric Analysis.Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2024Article
- Review
- Long-term stability of frozen platelet-rich plasma under -80 °C storage condition.Regenerative therapy · 2024Article
- Combination of total glucosides of paeony, narrow-band ultraviolet B, and oral corticosteroid mini-pulse therapy for nonsegmental vitiligo: A retrospective study.Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2024Article
- Use of platelet rich plasma for skin rejuvenation.Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2024Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo critically assess the effect and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in chronic wounds and vitiligo.
methodsA systematic literature searching was performed. Results were expressed as weight mean difference (WMD) or risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Pooled estimates were performed using a fixed-effects model or random-effects model, depending on the heterogeneity among studies.
resultsA total of 27 studies were included in this meta-analysis. In patients with chronic diabetic ulcers, PRP significantly increased proportion of complete wound healing, percentage of wound area healed, and shortened the complete wound healing. In venous ulcers, PRP improved the epithelialized area and percentage of wound area healed. In vitiligo, PRP had better results in degree of improvement and mean repigmentation than controls. Regarding the safety profile, PRP did not increase the risk of infection in patients with chronic diabetic ulcers. Meta-regression revealed that source of PRP and preparation method of PRP significantly affected the proportion of complete wound healing, whereas age, gender, country, duration of wound, and wound size had no impact on this outcome.
conclusionPRP is effective and safe, and can be used as a potential therapeutic adjunct or alternative treatment in chronic wounds of multiple etiologies and vitiligo.
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