Platelet-Rich Plasma for Treatment of Hair Loss Improves Patient-Reported Quality of Life

June 2022 in “ Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open ”

Abigail Meyers, Alison Jin, Grzegorz Kwiecien, James Gatherwright, James E. Zins

platelet-rich plasma PRP hair loss HAIRDEX 48 survey

TLDR PRP treatment for hair loss improves quality of life and emotional well-being.

This study evaluated the impact of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment on the quality of life for patients with hair loss using the HAIRDEX 48 survey. Ninety-two patients, with a mean age of 48.2 years, received PRP injections and were assessed over a period of 3-5 months. Significant improvements were observed in overall quality of life, emotional well-being, symptoms, functioning, stigmatization, and self-confidence. The HAIRDEX scores showed a notable decrease from 23.2 to 19.7 (p<0.001) post-treatment. The findings suggest that PRP is a safe and effective treatment for hair loss, enhancing patients' psychological and emotional health.

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