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    GlossaryPlatelet-Rich Plasma Injections

    involves injecting concentrated platelets to stimulate hair growth

    Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections involve drawing a small amount of a patient's blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets, and then injecting this platelet-rich plasma back into the patient's scalp. This therapy is used to promote hair growth and tissue repair by leveraging the growth factors and proteins in platelets that stimulate cellular regeneration and healing.

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      community 1.5 Year Hair Restoration Journey - Stem Cells, PRP, Minoxidil, Topical Finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 1.5-year hair restoration journey, successfully using mesenchymal stem cell therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, and a topical compound of finasteride and minoxidil, avoiding a hair transplant and oral finasteride. They experienced significant hair regrowth, particularly crediting the stem cell therapy for quick initial results.

      community I just made my own PRP - DIY PRP

      in Research/Science  552 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user who made their own Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) for hair loss treatment at home, using their own blood and a centrifuge. The responses vary, with some users supporting the DIY approach to save money, others expressing concern about the safety and effectiveness of the method, and a few joking about the lengths people will go to combat hair loss.

      community Finasteride user thinking of going on Minoxidil: custom version vs. generic?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A man in his 50s, who has been on Finasteride for 15 years, is considering adding a custom topical Minoxidil blend to his treatment due to recent hairline recession. He questions whether the custom blend is more effective than generic Minoxidil, expresses concerns about shedding and body hair growth, and seeks advice on application timing with styling products and whether to pursue other treatments like PRP or laser.

      community Hairloss after doing PRF treatment

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the potential risk of permanent hair loss from PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatments and whether PRF (platelet rich fibrin) carries the same risk. The user is seeking information on this topic.