Efficacy and tolerability of using platelet‐rich plasma versus chemical peeling in periorbital hyperpigmentation

• Published in: Journal of cosmetic dermatology Vol. 18; no. 6; pp. 1680 - 1685
• Main Authors: Ellabban, Noura F., Eyada, Moustafa, Nada, Hesham, Kamel, Noha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.12.2019
• Subjects: Administration, Cutaneous; Adult; Blood Transfusion, Autologous - adverse effects; Blood Transfusion, Autologous - methods; Caustics - administration & dosage; Caustics - adverse effects; Cheek; Chemexfoliation - adverse effects; Chemexfoliation - methods; chemical peel; Female; Humans; Hyperpigmentation - diagnosis; Hyperpigmentation - therapy; Injections, Intradermal; Lactic Acid - administration & dosage; Lactic Acid - adverse effects; Male; Microinjections; Patient Satisfaction; periorbital hyperpigmentation; Photography; Platelet-Rich Plasma; Skin - diagnostic imaging; Skin - drug effects; Treatment Outcome; Trichloroacetic Acid - administration & dosage; Trichloroacetic Acid - adverse effects; Young Adult; patient satisfaction; chemical peel; periorbital hyperpigmentation; platelet-rich plasma

Background Various therapeutic modalities for periorbital hyperpigmentation (POH) have been proposed. Objective This study was designed to compare the efficacy and tolerability of autologous platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) and chemical peeling in POH. Subjects and methods Forty‐two patients were enrolled...