TLDR GFC improves hair quickly, while PRP offers longer-lasting benefits; using both sequentially is recommended.
This study compared the efficacy and safety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and growth factor concentrate (GFC) in treating male and female pattern hair loss. It involved 42 patients, with 25 receiving PRP and 17 receiving GFC, each undergoing three treatment sessions. Results indicated that GFC led to better outcomes in total hair count, shaft diameter, and Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (GAIS) scores, with significant improvements after the second session. GFC also showed more bulbar enlargement, while PRP resulted in more erythema and angiogenesis. At 6 months, PRP demonstrated better hair diameter and GAIS scores, suggesting a more sustained effect. The study concludes that both treatments improve hair parameters, with GFC providing quick improvement and PRP offering long-term benefits, recommending sequential treatments for sustainable results.
December 2023 in “PubMed” Both single-spin and double-spin PRP methods effectively treat hair loss, with single-spin slightly increasing platelet count more.
December 2022 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Growth factor concentrate therapy helps manage hair loss.
2 citations,
June 2021 in “Cosmoderma” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in skin and hair treatments but results vary with preparation methods.
31 citations,
July 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a simple, cost-effective treatment that promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss, with high patient satisfaction.
58 citations,
January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology” Platelet-rich plasma, which carries growth factors, could be a promising treatment for non-scarring hair loss, promoting hair growth and density with no major side effects.
August 2021 in “Pharmacy Today” The document's conclusion about hair loss cannot be determined.
June 2021 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document's conclusion cannot be summarized because it is not readable or understandable.
1 citations,
December 2019 in “Journal of skin and stem cell” PRP shows promise for short-term hair growth, especially in young men.
24 citations,
November 2017 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” All types of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can treat hair loss, but homologous PRP works best due to its higher platelet count and growth factors from multiple donors.
The article concludes that understanding the causes of hair loss and using continuous treatments like minoxidil and finasteride can help manage it, despite potential side effects.
