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    GlossaryPlatelet Lysate

    substance from broken-down platelets, rich in growth factors

    Platelet Lysate (PL) is a substance derived from the breakdown of platelets, which are small cell fragments in the blood involved in clotting. It is rich in growth factors and cytokines, making it useful in regenerative medicine and tissue repair, including treatments for hair loss and alopecia.

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

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      in Treatment  42 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include Dutasteride with Ketoconazole, tissue engineering strategies, and androgenetic alopecia therapies. Massage doubles follicular retention, improving treatment effectiveness.

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      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 month 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  4 upvotes 8 months 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 2 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Platelet rich plasma treatment is considered expensive but cheaper than hair transplant.