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Platelet-Rich Plasma Lysate for Treatment of Eye Surface Diseases
Published on: August 2, 2022
Platelet-rich plasma as a novel treatment for lichen planopillaris
Željana Bolanča1, Andy Goren2, Biserka Getaldić-Švarc3
1Department of Dermatovenereology, University Hospital Center Sestre milosrdnice, Zagreb, Croatia.
Abstract:
Treatment of lichen planopillaris (LPP) remains a significant challenge due to the irreversible damage inflicted on hair follicles combined with the low efficacy of existing treatments. We hypothesized that growth factors released by the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may arrest the development of LPP. To test our hypothesis, we treated an LPP patient that has failed previous treatments with a new PRP regimen. Following PRP treatment and six months follow-up, the patient experienced complete regression of itching and hair shedding. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of successful treatment of LPP with a PRP regimen.
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