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Is it true that there is testosterone in PRP plasma?

27SEPTEMBERAug 24, 2018
Is it true if you use PRP for hairloss their is also testosteron in your blood? And when you inject that in your hair follicles isn't it the worst thing you can do for your hair loss?

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Justin Rome, MD

I'd follow up with your doc here.  I've never seen bumps after prp, but swelling can happen and be prevented often with arnica and ice.  With "bump" and infection must be ruled out- please see your doctor!  Very Best, Dr. Rome

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Conservative treatment for hair loss involving medications and PRP are effective at restoring approximately 20% of hair thickness and density. Often it’s hard to appreciate results over time as during that time natural aging process is causing ongoing hair loss. A better way to think of m...

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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. ...

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