Is it normal for hair to shed more after PRP treatment?

October 3, 2017
Asked By:sheshadworkdone in Atlanta, GA

I've had 1 PRP treatment, which was in late July of this year. I'm supposed to go back this month for a 2nd round, but I am hesitant to do so bc ever since I had it done, I've noticed a definite increase in hair shedding. Can anything be done to reverse this? I am a 29 yr old female with no family history of female pattern hair loss, however, about 15-16 years ago, I suffered from trichotilmania for about a year or 2, which may be the cause of a bald spot in the back of my head.

Answers (3)

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October 5, 2017

Answer: Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 5, 2017

Answer: Platelet Rich Plasma, PRP

J. Jason Wendel, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 4, 2017

Answer: Prp for hair loss and hair shedding--add progesterone, viviscal, rogaine, propecia

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 4, 2017

Answer: Prp for hair loss and hair shedding--add progesterone, viviscal, rogaine, propecia

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
October 4, 2017

Answer: PRP & Shedding

October 4, 2017

Answer: PRP & Shedding

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