I am 31 years old and my edges were damaged a few years ago from braiding and tight hair styles. They never grew back, I'm now looking for a solution to this problem. The area is bald and shinny. your advice will help a lot with decisions on my way forward. Thank you.
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February 23, 2019
Answer: Can PRP help traction Alopecia? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey
While there is no science to answer this question, both aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen both work against platelets and the products that they produce. Therefore, it seems prudent to me, to simply use Tylenol or synthetic opiates for pain control for a few...
Thank you for your message! It is difficult to assess whether or not PRP results will prevent hair loss in the future. If you are consistent with PRP injections you should see an improvement in hair growth, though all kinds of factors, including environmental/social/genetic factors come in to pl...
I would say diffuse hair loss after PRP would be rare. Did you have any other changes in your lifestyle? Change in your diet or weight loss? Most of my patients report a decrease in hair shedding after PRP treatments.
