Therapeutic Trial of Platelet-rich Plasma for Superficial Ulcers Caused by Herpes Zoster.
- Author:
Sung Ae KIM
1
;
Kyu Suk LEE
;
Jae We CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea. janylove99@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Herpes zoster;
PRP;
Skin ulcer
- MeSH:
Blood Platelets;
Herpes Zoster;
Humans;
Medical Records;
Orthopedics;
Periodontics;
Platelet-Rich Plasma;
Rejuvenation;
Skin;
Skin Ulcer;
Ulcer;
Wound Healing
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2011;49(10):918-922
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Platelet rich plasma is derived from fresh whole blood that contains a high concentration of platelets. There are many clinical reports of the effect of PRP on diverse surgical procedures, especially in the fields of orthopedic surgery and periodontic surgery. Recently, PRP has been rapidly developing as a method of wound healing and skin rejuvenation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of PRP on wound healing after herpes zoster infection. We analyzed the medical records and clinical photographs of 12 patients who underwent 1-2 PRP treatments of superficial ulcers after herpes zoster infection. The wounds that were treated by PRP healed rapidly compare to non-treated wounds. This study shows that PRP treatment is a safe and effective treatment option for skin ulcer after herpes zoster infection.
