Does ECM (Extracellular Matrix) and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment for hair loss work ? Does it have any clinical data ? Is that a some kind of gimmick ? I am seeing lot of literature on internet about this treatment , promising preventing hair loss and encouraging new hair growth. I looking for an alternative options to propecia to treat my hair loss .
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March 21, 2019
Answer: PRP and ECM; Englewood cliffs nj
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Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
The best treatment particularly in African American women is an FUT transplant, which can be used in conjunction with other treatments to regrow your hair. It’s also important to stop the precipitating cause which often is braiding, and or straightening with excessive heat
In my opinion, it is important that you get a significant loading dose of PRP at the beginning of your treatment. I would recommend monthly treatments for at least 3 possibly 4 months. You could then get a additional treatment one month before your wedding day. You should be able to see...
Prp in my opinion isn’t so effective for traction alopecia. Minoxidil and steroid injections are first line in my practice. Oral minoxidil has worked well. The key pointers are these (1) the traction forces and hairstyles must be stopped and (2) a dermatologist should exclude coexistent s...
