Thoughts on platelet-rich plasma therapy
    Treatment 10/31/2024

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’‰ Platelet-rich plasma therapy (injections)
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral)
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ž negative with ineffective results.
    Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.
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      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Platelet rich plasma treatment is considered expensive but cheaper than hair transplant.

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      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male experiencing hair loss post-Covid is considering PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. He's seeking personal experiences about the process, particularly regarding pain levels, despite his dermatologist's assurance of using local anesthesia.

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      in Chat  34 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.

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      in Treatment  90 upvotes 4 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.

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