TLDR PRP therapy is effective and safe for treating hair loss, increasing hair follicles and reducing hair loss after at least 4 treatments.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, originally from sports medicine, has been used to treat hair loss. PRP, which contains 3-5 times more platelet content than regular blood, is extracted from the blood and injected into the scalp. It stimulates hair growth by attracting stem cells, reducing inflammation, and increasing circulation to hair follicles. Most patients undergo 4 treatments, 6-8 weeks apart, with follow-up sessions every 6-12 months. A 2014 study found PRP therapy to be effective and safe, with high satisfaction rates among participants who had at least 4 treatments. Participants experienced a significant reduction in hair loss and an increase in total follicles per treated area.
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March 2021 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” Use PRP and ASC-BT for hair loss and wound healing, but more research needed.
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May 2021 in “Dermatologic clinics” PRP and cell therapies may help with hair loss, but more research is needed.
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March 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Regenerative cellular therapies show promise for treating non-scarring hair loss but need more research.
February 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” A new method using Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) in a microneedle can promote hair regrowth more efficiently and is painless, minimally invasive, and affordable.
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September 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
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December 2018 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help in skin and hair treatments, and with muscle and joint healing, but more research is needed to fully understand its benefits and limitations.
