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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2025

Human Platelet Extract (Plated) Hair Serum for Hair Health Improvement: A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Clinical Study.

David Weir, Saranya Wyles, Atta Behfar, Laura Eaton-Jankov, Michelle Secic, Michaela Bell, Krishna Vyas, Rod J Rohrich

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8 authors.

David WeirFrom the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute, Dallas, TX.
Saranya WylesMayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Atta BehfarMayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Laura Eaton-JankovUltaMed Corporation, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Michelle SecicSecic Statistical Consulting, Cleveland, OH.
Michaela BellMICBELL Consulting, Cocoa, FL.
Krishna VyasDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
Rod J RohrichDallas Plastic Surgery Institute, Dallas, TX.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The primary aim of this study was to demonstrate the benefits of topical human platelet exosome extract (HPE) (plated) hair serum for improving hair and scalp health in participants with self-perceived thinning hair. Methods: This single-center, placebo-controlled, double-blind study enrolled 39 healthy men and women 18-65 years of age with self-perceived thinning hair. Participants applied either HPE for 9 months or a topical placebo for 6 months with the option to cross over to HPE at 6 months for an additional 3 months. End points included improvements in the global aesthetic appearance of hair, as assessed by a blinded live evaluator; participant-reported outcomes; hair trichoscopy; and independent physician photograph evaluations. Safety data included monitoring for adverse events. Results: Blinded live evaluator assessments demonstrated statistically significant improvements in the global aesthetic appearance of hair for volume/fullness, density, scalp coverage, and appearance, with all Conclusions: This study demonstrates that topical HPE (plated) hair serum with Renewosome technology significantly improves hair and scalp health and is safe and well tolerated.

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PMCPMC11918706

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