title: Platelet-rich plasma: applications in dermatology.
abstract: In recent years, the use of platelet-rich plasma has increased notably in a range of diseases and settings. Uses of these products now go beyond skin rejuvenation therapy in patients with facial ageing. Good outcomes for other dermatological indications such as skin ulcers and, more recently, alopecia have been reported in case series and controlled studies. However, these indications are not currently included in the labeling given that stronger scientific evidence is required to support their real benefits. With the increased use of these products, dermatologists need to become familiar with the underlying biological principles and able to critically assess the quality and outcomes of the studies of these products in different skin diseases.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España. Electronic address: elenacondemontero@gmail.com.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Conde Montero
authors.affiliation: Unidad de Producción Celular y Medicina Regenerativa, Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Fernández Santos
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, España.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Suárez Fernández
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D053657:Platelet-Rich Plasma; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy*
keywords: Alopecia; Chronic skin ulcers; Facial rejuvenation; Growth factor rich plasma; Plasma rico en factores de crecimiento; Plasma rico en plaquetas; Platelet-rich plasma; Rejuvenecimiento facial; Úlceras cutáneas crónicas