TLDR Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment significantly improved Female Pattern Hair Loss in a study, but more trials are needed for confirmation.
This placebo-controlled case study evaluated the effectiveness of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment on 14 female patients aged 20-45 years with Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL). Only 10 patients completed the study, with 7 receiving PRP and 3 receiving a saline placebo. The PRP group showed significant improvement, with 5 subjects showing 26-50% improvement and 2 showing 51-75% improvement, while the placebo group showed 0-25% improvement. The study concluded that PRP is a simple, cost-effective, and feasible treatment for FPHL with a good safety profile, but more extensive trials are needed to confirm these results.
January 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Placebo effects vary in hair loss trials, with split-scalp trials showing higher hair density after 6 months compared to whole-head trials.
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March 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” PRP injections improve hair thickness and density in hair loss, but more research needed.
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September 2018 in “Clinics in Dermatology” PRP injections and scalp lifting together improve hair thickness and growth in hair loss patients.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma injections can effectively treat male pattern hair loss, improving hair density and quality with high patient satisfaction.
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November 2016 in “Dermatologic Surgery” PRP shows potential for treating female hair loss, but more research needed.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cheap and easy treatment for hair loss, but not suitable for everyone. It also helps in healing ulcers, rejuvenating skin, and improving hair transplants.
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June 2008 Men with untreated male pattern hair loss continue to lose hair over a 5-year period.
