Literature Review: PRP—It Works!

January 2017 in “ Hair transplant forum international ”

Nicole E. Rogers

Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP hair growth hair loss alopecia hair density hair thickness

TLDR PRP is effective for treating hair loss.

The literature review titled "PRP—It Works!" from January 2017 concluded that Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) was effective in promoting hair growth and treating hair loss. The review compiled various studies and clinical trials that demonstrated positive outcomes in patients with alopecia. PRP therapy, which involves injecting concentrated platelets from the patient's own blood into the scalp, showed significant improvements in hair density and thickness. The review highlighted that while more extensive and long-term studies were needed to fully understand the mechanisms and optimize treatment protocols, the existing evidence supported PRP as a promising treatment for hair loss.

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