I had PRP for hair loss approximately 10 weeks ago. The week after the procedure, my hair started shedding considerably more. Some days the shedding is almost double what it was before the PRP. I was told that I might experience a slight increase in shedding for a few weeks, but that I should see a decrease in shedding around two months after the procedure. My has started to shed a bit less in the last two weeks, but it is still shedding more than it was before the PRP. Will this ever stop?
January 29, 2022
Answer: SHEDDING AFTER PRP Anything that stimulates hair growth can cause shedding. Minoxidil, laser, finasteride, PRP - they can all causes shedding. We no longer live in a world where we wonder if PRP works. We have now entered an era where we have evidence it does something and now need to figure out how well it works and who it works in. 7 studies help guide our field: 1) Schiavone et al 2014 Number of patients: 64 patientsDesign: PRP every 3 months Results: At 6 months, 40.6% to 54.7 % had clinically significant change2) Cervelli et al 2014 Number of patients: 10 patients18 mL bloodDesign: Randomized half head study Results: Significant increase in terminal hairs at 3 months 3) Gkini MA et al Number of patients: 20 patientsDesign: 16 mL blood; 3 treatments q 21 days and at 6 months Results: Hair increased; 7 out of 10 satisfaction rating4) Park et al Number of patients: 1 patientDesign: Weekly treatment x 4 week Results: Hair grew faster5) Kang JS et al Number of patients: 13 patientDesign: One treatment Results: Improved number of hairs and thickness 6) Khatu et al, 2014 Number of patients: 11 everyDesign: 2 weeks x 4 treatmentsResults: Improved thickness & hair counts by 22.09 FU per cm2 7) Betsi et al 2012 Number of patients: 42 Design: 16 mL bloodResults at 3 months; High patients satisfaction 7 of 10; Improvement in hair volume REFERENCE LISTCervelli et al. The effect of autologous activated platelet rich
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January 29, 2022
Answer: SHEDDING AFTER PRP Anything that stimulates hair growth can cause shedding. Minoxidil, laser, finasteride, PRP - they can all causes shedding. We no longer live in a world where we wonder if PRP works. We have now entered an era where we have evidence it does something and now need to figure out how well it works and who it works in. 7 studies help guide our field: 1) Schiavone et al 2014 Number of patients: 64 patientsDesign: PRP every 3 months Results: At 6 months, 40.6% to 54.7 % had clinically significant change2) Cervelli et al 2014 Number of patients: 10 patients18 mL bloodDesign: Randomized half head study Results: Significant increase in terminal hairs at 3 months 3) Gkini MA et al Number of patients: 20 patientsDesign: 16 mL blood; 3 treatments q 21 days and at 6 months Results: Hair increased; 7 out of 10 satisfaction rating4) Park et al Number of patients: 1 patientDesign: Weekly treatment x 4 week Results: Hair grew faster5) Kang JS et al Number of patients: 13 patientDesign: One treatment Results: Improved number of hairs and thickness 6) Khatu et al, 2014 Number of patients: 11 everyDesign: 2 weeks x 4 treatmentsResults: Improved thickness & hair counts by 22.09 FU per cm2 7) Betsi et al 2012 Number of patients: 42 Design: 16 mL bloodResults at 3 months; High patients satisfaction 7 of 10; Improvement in hair volume REFERENCE LISTCervelli et al. The effect of autologous activated platelet rich
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March 16, 2021
Answer: Can PRP cause hair loss? The answer to that question is yes, I have seen patients present that have had PRP done and reported hair loss from it. I am not a believer in this treatment as there is no evidence that it works. See web reference below.
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March 16, 2021
Answer: Can PRP cause hair loss? The answer to that question is yes, I have seen patients present that have had PRP done and reported hair loss from it. I am not a believer in this treatment as there is no evidence that it works. See web reference below.
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