Platelet-Rich Plasma and Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine

    October 2015 in “ CRC Press eBooks
    Gilbert Amgar, Joseph F. Greco, Fabio Rinaldi
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    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

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    Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

    Studysummary This article reviews the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in hair restoration, discussing its potential benefits for follicle health and regeneration, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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