Hair's The Question

May 2023 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”

Sara Wasserbauer

platelet-rich plasma PRP hair regrowth wound healing

TLDR PRP helps heal wounds well, but its effectiveness for hair regrowth is less certain.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is utilized in scalps for hair regrowth and wound healing, with robust clinical data supporting its effectiveness in wound healing both intra- and post-operatively. However, the evidence for using PRP specifically for hair regrowth is less comprehensive.

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