“Intramatricial Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy: A Novel Treatment Modality in Refractory Nail Disorders”

Abstract

Background

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is essentially an increased concentration of autologous platelets (growth factors) suspended in small amount of plasma. These factors have a proliferative and regenerative effect on a number of tissues in body and have been extensively used in dermatology, surgery, orthopedics and dentistry.

Case report

Two patients, one with nail lichen striatus and second with idiopathic trachyonychia were treated with intramatriceal injections of platelet rich plasma. 0.1ml of the plasma solution was injected into the matrix of the involved nails at 3 weekly intervals. Follow up was done at each sitting and thereafter at 16 and 20 weeks. Assessment was done both photographically and by dermoscopy. Case 1 showed marked improvement within 3 weeks and case 2 showed improvement within 6 weeks. No relapses were seen at 16weeks and 20 weeks of follow up.

Conclusion

Intramatricial PRP is a safe and effective therapeutic modality in nail lichen striatus and idiopathic trachyonychia refractory to other treatment options. Further studies with larger sample size and controls are required to validate the results.

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