Platelet-Rich Plasma and Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine

    October 2015 in “ CRC Press eBooks ”
    Gilbert Amgar, Joseph F. Greco, Fabio Rinaldi
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    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

    Hair Transplant →

    Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

    Studysummary This article reviews the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in hair restoration, discussing its potential benefits for follicle health and regeneration, but it reports no new clinical findings.
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    Autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) had been used effectively for over 30 years in various medical applications. The process involved drawing blood into an anticoagulated tube, and PRP was injected into the donor site during follicular unit extraction to promote hemostasis and angiogenesis. PRP injections in the recipient area could benefit nontransplanted hairs. Hair follicle neogenesis was a key focus in regenerative medicine, with hair follicles containing stem cells that might be activated to treat baldness. Lowering dihydrotestosterone levels could help some intermediate follicles enlarge and regrow normal terminal hairs.
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