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Is it true that there is testosterone in PRP plasma?

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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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Is it OK to do only PRP, and not use Minoxidil?

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Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS

Thank you for your question. I would start out with a consultation with a doctor that understands hair loss. It's very important to make sure we understand the degree of your hair loss and causes etc... Once we identify what is going on, we can make recommendations on the appropriate treatment...

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If someone doesn't respond to PRP and doesn't want to use minoxidil, are there any other options?

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Jeff Rapaport, MD

 PRP is effective in 50 to 95% of hair loss cases. Sometimes , PRP needs to be combined with other modalities to produce maximum effects. Minoxidil, both oral and topical, are also very effective with PRP. If one does not obtain results, a more extensive workup on the etiology of the hair loss i...

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Ellen A. Mahony, MD

Great question! PRP is great for thinning hair. PRP uses growth factors in your own blood to stimulate the scalp to restore hair growth, increase thickness of hair, and improve the strength of hair. Treatment works best in areas of hair that are thinning, compared to areas of complete hair loss....

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