Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy with Excellent Results in the Treatment of Post-Infectious Telogen Effluvium

    January 2023 in “ International journal of sciences ”
    Guillermo Díaz Pintos, Gabriela Batiston Tomasi, Christian Klotz, Laura Figueiredo Villa, João Roberto Antônio, Eduardo Vilela de Andrade, Nélson Paulo, Bianca Pansanato Osada
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    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

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

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Biotin →

    supplement to help with hair texture and quality

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    Studysummary This case study reported significant hair regrowth in a 67-year-old woman with telogen effluvium following SARS-CoV-2 infection after treatment with a combination of active agents, laser therapies, and medications.
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    The document discusses a case of a 67-year-old woman with stabilized androgenetic alopecia who developed Telogen Effluvium, a condition of diffuse hair loss without scalp scarring, after a SARS-CoV-2 infection. The treatment involved the infiltration of active agents, combined with red LED and Fraxel laser in the affected scalp area, alternating with intralesional Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections. The patient also used finasteride and oral biotin daily, along with topical minoxidil. This combined therapy resulted in significant hair recovery. However, the document concludes that further research is needed to better define treatment guidelines.
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