PRP Injections: How to Use Them to Stop Hair Loss

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections for hair loss treatment are a relatively new topic in dermatology. Although clinical trials have shown that PRP therapy works with various growth factors, dermatologists are beginning to use it in their practice. With extensive research, there is more information available about PRP therapy.

PRP Therapy

PRP is "platelet-rich plasma." This therapy uses the highest quality plasma to heal injuries faster and encourage growth factors. It also increases collagen and stem cell levels, naturally produced by the body to keep you young and sane. These growth factors are used in this instance to regrow thin hair.

How it is done

Three steps are required to perform PRP injections:

●     The therapy involves drawing your blood, most likely from your arm.

●     The blood is then put into a centrifuge and divided into three layers: plasma-rich plasma, plasma-poor plasma, or red blood cells. The PRP will be applied, and the remaining blood will be discarded.

●     PRP (also known as "blood injection") is injected into your hair using a syringe after applying a local anaesthetic.

Who can benefit from PRP injections?

You may be surprised at how many people can benefit from PRP injections for hair loss. These plasma injections can help the following groups.

●     Both women and men. While male balding and hair loss are well-known topics, women often have different access to information. Women can also lose their hair due to a variety of factors.

●     Androgenic alopecia is a condition that affects a person's ability to conceive and maintain healthy hair. This condition is also known as male/female baldness. This hereditary condition can affect around 80 million people in the United States.

●     There is an extensive age range. Several clinical trials with people aged 18-72 years have been successful.

●     High-stress levels can cause hair loss. This condition isn't chronic and can be easily treated.

●     People who have experienced recent hair loss. You have a better chance of repairing it before it is too late.

●     People with thinned or balding hair. PRP injections can thicken, strengthen and grow hair from still-functioning follicles, no matter how weak they appear.

The Recovery Period After PRP Injections

Each procedure comes with a recovery period. Although yours won't prevent you from performing most of your everyday activities, side effects and pain in your scalp should disappear within three to four weeks. It should disappear entirely after about three to six months.