Is my hair getting worse after PRP? (Photo)

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Last June I had to go through chemotherapy to treat an illness; after treatment my hair didn’t grow back properly. So I sought professional help with a hair clinic in my city. I’ve had two prp sessions spaced 3 months apart (March+June) plus vitruvian hair supplements. I have another session early next month. I feel my hair is getting worse and I haven’t seen any impact of prp therapy. The first picture was my hair November 2017 and the rest is August 2018. What do you think?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

It’s likely you have androgenetic alopecia which was accelerated by your chemotherapy and possibly some degree of stem cell depletion (perrmanent chemotherapy induced alopecia). You’ll want to see a dermatologist to review options.

H.L. Greenberg, MD · Answer

PRP is not FDA approved for hair loss, but it is FDA cleared.  In my practice I have noticed about a 20-40% improvement with 4 treatments spaced 1 month apart.  Other FDA approved treatments include propecia and rogaine.  In my experience some patients take more time to improve then others, and it doesn't work for everyone.  The PRP system you used may not be ideal; find out which system was used to get the PRP- we are currently using the Eclipse system.  Good luck.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

You probably had a combination of t.effluvium plus chemo induced hair loss, coupled possibly with androgenetic alopecia. You must have a firm diagnosis BEFORE management. Microscopy, dermatoscopic examination, hair pull test etc..  by a dermatologist will give you a better idea. ALL cases of PRP should be adjunctive and not sole treatment. Zn, Iron, thyroid testing needed. PRP should be 3 sessions, then 2 a year there after. See a dermatologist, and not a hair loss clinic as PRP in this context is a MEDICAL treatment, and not cosmetic. Dr Davin S. Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

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