SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT OF LASER-INDUCED HYPOPIGMENTATION WITH PLATELET-RICH PLASMA CASE REPORT

Introduction: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become an increasingly popular treatment that extracts plasma enriched with a high concentration of platelets and growth factors from the patients blood to improve cosmetic and functional outcomes. This versatile treatment is useful in treating alopecia, psoriasis, hyperpigmentation, vitiligo, and improving skin rejuvenation. By processing a patients blood, PRP allows for platelets and growth factors to be reintroduced into the skin, which can promote healing, tissue regeneration, and in this case, a restoration of skin pigmentation.

Case presentation: This case report demonstrates the use of PRP therapy on a 28-year-old Caucasian female with no significant past medical history suffering from hypopigmentation following laser hair removal. After failed topical corticosteroid treatment, three sessions of PRP were performed, spaced 6 weeks apart, resulting in almost complete clearance of hypopigmentation. Conclusion: The positive outcome observed in this patient suggests that PRP may be a promising treatment option for various types of hypopigmentation, potentially offering a non-invasive and effective approach for patients suffering from this condition.