PRP and Hair Transplants

January 2021 in “ Springer eBooks ”

Jennifer Krejci‐Manwaring, Faryal A. Siddiqui

platelet-rich plasma PRP androgenic alopecia hair transplants hair growth cycle

TLDR PRP might help with hair growth, but its effectiveness in hair transplants is unclear.

The document discussed the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a minimally invasive treatment for androgenic alopecia, which is the most common cause of hair loss in men and women by age 60. PRP is believed to enhance the natural hair growth cycle when injected into the scalp. It can be used alone or in conjunction with hair transplants to potentially improve outcomes. However, the effectiveness of PRP in hair transplants is not universally supported, with some studies showing no benefit. There is no standardized protocol for PRP application in hair transplants, and further research is needed to determine its true efficacy.

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