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research 11 Plasma-Rich Protein and ACell

October 2022 in “Hair Transplantation”

This study reviewed preliminary evidence suggesting platelet-rich plasma could play a significant role in hair restoration, with animal experiments showing faster hair cycle transitions compared to controls.

Advances in Aesthetic Therapies: Platelet-Rich Plasma Procedure for the Treatment of Alopecia

research Advances in Aesthetic Therapies: Plasma-Rich Protein Procedure for the Treatment of Alopecia

2 citations , April 2017 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Nursing”

This discussion reviews the trend towards nonsurgical hair loss treatments, emphasizing that options like platelet-rich plasma therapy are increasingly used despite not being covered by Canadian health insurance; it presents no clinical findings.

research Advances in Aesthetic Therapies: Plasma-Rich Protein Procedure for the Treatment of Alopecia

April 2017 in “Plastic surgical nursing”

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an effective treatment for hair loss that involves scalp injections and requires ongoing maintenance.

research An Overview of the Biology of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Microneedling as Potential Treatments for Alopecia Areata

12 citations , December 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”

This review discusses platelet-rich plasma and microneedling for alopecia areata, reporting promising small-scale findings but no new results, and suggests further trials to determine efficacy and specific disease subtype suitability.

research The Utility of Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Alopecia

6 citations , June 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology”

This review discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma for treating various types of alopecia, reporting promising preliminary hair regrowth results but noting a lack of quantitative evidence from well-designed clinical trials.

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community Thoughts on platelet-rich plasma therapy

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year 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.

community SCUBE3 and GT20029 could be the closet thing to a cure: Hair Follicle Regeneration and Protection Against DHT

14 upvotes 3 years ago

SCUBE3 and GT20029 are potential treatments for hair loss, with SCUBE3 stimulating hair growth and GT20029 protecting against DHT. A combined approach using SCUBE3, finasteride or dutasteride, and later GT20029 could provide a comprehensive treatment for androgenetic alopecia.

community Napkin math: are we using 100x more topical finasteride than necessary?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 4 months ago

Topical finasteride concentrations are likely much higher than necessary for effective follicular DHT suppression, with current standards being 100-1000 times above the theoretical minimum. Lower concentrations (0.001-0.0025%) might still work locally while minimizing systemic exposure.

community Concern about my hair loss escalation

in Transgender 1 year ago

The user is experiencing significant hair loss and has tried treatments like PRP therapy, topical and oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dietary changes, with limited success. They are concerned about losing more hair before a scheduled hair transplant and are advised to postpone the transplant to allow medications more time to work.

community Bryan (the guy who reversed aging) shares treatment that reversed his hair loss

1096 upvotes 1 year ago

A person improved hair loss from Norwood 3 to Norwood 2 using a topical formula with minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin, plus oral minoxidil and red light therapy. There is skepticism about the treatment's effectiveness and concerns about misleading comparison photos.

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