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Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment For Hair Loss - Here's What to Know

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Dr. N Hari Krishna ReddyDermatologist • 25 Years Exp.MBBS (Osm), MRCP (UK), MRCP Derm (UK), ABLS (USA), DAAM (USA)
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PRP treatment for hair loss is a treatment that includes drawing back a patient's own blood, preparing and processing it in a way that only the patient’s PRP (platelet-rich plasma) cells remain, and then it is infused it into the scalp. PRP contains basic proteins that help in regular hair development.

This is how the platelet rich plasma treatment functions:

  1. PRP works by drawing and transforming the dead hair follicles into a working development stage.
  2. Your blood contains little cells called platelets that help in blood clot formation.
  3. Platelets additionally contain particular elements that when activated, help in tissue recovery and generation.
  4. These same elements may enable hair to develop or moderate the hair loss.
  5. Blood is drawn and afterwards spun in an axis, which helps in isolating the platelet rich plasma from whatever remains of the blood.
  6. Local anesthesia is given to the scalp so the patient feels no pain at all.
  7. The platelet rich plasma is then infused into the scalp. No sedation or prescription is required.
  8. Early recovery requires an administration of each nine to eighteen months.

Results may vary from person to person. However, all the treatments have shown optimistic results so far. It should not be considered a “cure” for hair loss since no guarantees can be taken as yet. Some people might feel that this is not suitable for them.

There are a few ways in which you can know whether this treatment is ideal for you or not:

You are not a great candidate for this treatment if you:

  • Have medical conditions, for example, liver diseases, skin infections or cancer of any type and any metabolic and systemic disorders.
  • Have experienced anti-coagulation treatment
  • If you have any kind of platelet disorders or dysfunctions.

This treatment is also not suitable for people who have:

  • Extremely sensitive skin
  • Baldness that might be hereditary due to some other disease unknown to you
  • In case you have other diseases, the causes and symptoms of which are unknown
  • If you are pregnant
  • If you are undergoing chemotherapy
  • If you have any type of problems in your brain

Those who have been clinically approved to go ahead with this surgery usually include people who are physically healthy and do not suffer from any type of chronic illness or diseases. Before you consult with a doctor and agree upon undergoing this surgery, make sure that you give the specialist, your entire medical history and let them know about each and every problem your body has had or has gone through so that you avoid any kind of risks in the future.

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