December 2021 in “Journal of clinical images and medical case reports”
This review compares mesotherapy and PRP for hairloss but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need to understand their differences for optimal treatment choices.
January 2022 in “Goce Delchev University Repository (Goce Delčev University of Štip)”
In this case report, researchers treated three women experiencing hairloss with a combination of mesotherapy and PRPhair treatments, resulting in satisfactory hair improvement with minimal side effects.
PRP treatment for hairloss shows some evidence of effectiveness, with HT surgeons using it post-op to promote growth. Microneedling is mentioned as a cheaper alternative.
The user experienced significant hairloss after PRP sessions and is now using minoxidil and finasteride to recover. Many users express skepticism about PRP's effectiveness, suggesting consistency with minoxidil and finasteride is key.
The user experiences ongoing hairloss despite normal blood tests and various treatments, including PRP, supplements, a laser cap, and long-term use of 5% minoxidil. Hair shedding resumes whenever minoxidil is stopped, and the user seeks advice on effective treatments for hair density and regrowth.
A user shared their positive experience with PRP and stem cell treatment for hairloss, noting it nearly stopped their hairloss after previous use of finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentioned PRP helped maintain their hair, though its effectiveness decreased over time, and they experienced side effects from dutasteride.
An 18-year-old with female pattern hairloss is considering between PRP and minoxidil treatments. Concerns include lifelong use of minoxidil, potential harm to pets, and unwanted hair growth, while PRP is seen as costly with minimal gains; oral minoxidil is suggested as an alternative.
Can PRP be combined with a hair transplant?Providers routinely offer PRP alongside a hair transplant and most say it speeds healing and supports graft survival; the published human studies are small and mixed, so the size of any benefit is unsettled.