Q: There has been a lot of talk circulating on the internet regarding the use of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for the treatment of hair loss. Would you be able to comment on whether or not you think this will turn out to be a viable treatment for male pattern baldness (MPB)?
A: It is a bit too early to tell. My sense is that it will not have any practical long-term benefits for the treatment of hair loss (MPB), since it doesn’t get to the cause of androgenetic hair loss, i.e. DHT. Treatments such as copper-peptide, saw-palmetto, laser therapy, have all been promoted for male pattern hair loss, but have not really turned out to have any significant long-term benefits. Further studies need to be done on PRP to get a better sense of its value in combating hair loss.
On the other hand, PRP can have a significant impact on wound healing and it is possible that it may be useful in promoting healing after a hair transplant in both the donor and recipient areas of the scalp.
For further reading, see the Bernstein Medical – Center for Hair Restoration web page on Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP).
Topic: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)Tags: Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration / Copper-peptide Shampoo / DHT / Donor Area / Laser Therapy / Male Pattern Baldness / Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) / Recipient Sites / Saw-palmetto
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 2:20 pm
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