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Estrogen levels considered without other levels does not offer a great deal of information.The research performed and the anecdotal evidence would suggest that thickness of hair and density can improve with PRP injections. The number of sessions as well as the quality of PRP obtained will vary considerably physician to physician.
In my opinion this is a complicated issue. The ratio of estrogen to testosterone is important. The levels of SBHG also affect hair loss. Many normal young men have relatively increased estrogen levels. The sensitivity of The receptors in the scalp vary from person to person and are based on inheritance. PRP increases the levels of growth factors available to the hair follicle. It does not affect the alpha reductase enzyme. It may be helpful to add finasteride to your PRP.PRPHAIRMD.COM
Estrogen should not cause hair loss in men. Dihydrotestasterone, (DHT) a metabolite of Testosterone is the main culprit . If you have elevated estrogen it may mean your testosterone is being converted to estrogen which can be blocked by the use of aromatase inhibitors like chrysin, anastrozole. I suggest you see an anti aging Dr for further evaluation.
Thank you for your question. The principal cause of hair loss in men is DHT, a derivative of Testosterone. You can decrease your levels of PRP by adding a medication such as finasteride. In this case, estrogen levels will need to be monitored as testosterone that is converted to DHT may go through another pathway to raise your estrogen levels which may require the addition of anastrozole to decrease this conversion. Best to see a hair restoration physician or an endocrinologist well versed in hormone therapy.I hope this was helpful - Dr. Moore.
There is certainly an interaction between a corticosteroid and any inflammatory process.Kenneth Hughes, MD
This is probably reasonable for most treatments.The research performed and the anecdotal evidence would suggest that thickness of hair and density can improve with PRP injections. The number of sessions as well as the quality of PRP obtained will vary considerably physician to physician.
There is no set answer. Our protocol is for patients to wait 48 hours after coloring to start or continue PRP injections . Find a PRP expert. Ask to see photos.PRPHAIRMD.COM
In my opinion, data now suggest that PRP should be done at monthly intervals three to four times prior to starting a maintenance plan. In addition, I am unsure as to whether or not your PRP is being injected or it's being applied with the Derma roller. The preferred treatment method is subde...
Hello and thank you for your question. After treatment we expect some local inflammation especially if the volume injected is high or other products are added. What you describe indicates increased inflammation at the site of injection. In such situation we typically use with...
Numerous numbing preparations can be used for PRP injections. 20% lidocaine as well as Emla cream have been reported. In my opinion, if the injections are given using the subdermal depo technique, soreness and pain are minimal. Some studies on this technique rate the pain as a 2 out of 10. O...
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