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Is PRP for hair loss okay on someone with a kidney transplant?

ashiq24Oct 1, 2016
Kidney transplant - can he do PRP??

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Jason Emer, MD

Yes, PRP can give you some improvement along with progesterone or transplantation.  I suggest you see a cosmetic dermatologist who specializes in hair loss for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer

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Jeff Rapaport, MD

In my opinion, you may have a contact dermatitis to the ingredients ( usually lidocaine, benzocaine or tetracaine) used in the anesthetic. You should determine if any of these is a potential allergen for you by patch testing. Treatment is a mild topical steroid. Good luck.

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Jeff Rapaport, MD

In my opinion,  hair shedding should decrease by the third month of PRP therapy. Find a PRP expert. Look at photos. Good luck.

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Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRS

Vibssingh,It is impossible to evaluate your situation without an in person visit, but often times there is some shedding with minoxidil treatment. This is usually a positive since those thin hairs shed are usually replaced with thicker caliber healthier hairs. However, I do not want to second...

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Jeff Rapaport, MD

In my opinion, p r p has the ability to maintain an existing hairline. It may reestablish an existing hairline  if the hair has been dormant less than 3 years. Find a PRP expert. Let them show you photos. Hope this helps. Good luck.  

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In my opinion, swelling after facial procedures is to be expected. With procedures such as a injections into the face, there will be some edema. When one uses  p r p  injections into the face, this swelling usually lasts between two and four days. Keep your head elevated and avoid alcohol and s...

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