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    small blood cell fragments crucial for clotting and wound healing

    Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are small, disc-shaped cell fragments in the blood that are crucial for clotting. When a blood vessel is injured, platelets gather at the site and form a plug to help stop bleeding, releasing chemicals that further the clotting process.

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      community Thoughts on platelet-rich plasma therapy

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.

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      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.

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      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Platelet rich plasma treatment is considered expensive but cheaper than hair transplant.

      community PRP ( PLATELET-RICH-PlASMA) for hair loss

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male experiencing hair loss post-Covid is considering PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. He's seeking personal experiences about the process, particularly regarding pain levels, despite his dermatologist's assurance of using local anesthesia.