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

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. We recommend getting three treatments 4-6 weeks apart, and then maintenance therapy would be once or twice a year. It is not necessary to combine treatment with minoxidil, but some patients benefit from combination therapy. It would be in your best interest to go to an expert injector in your area, so they can get a full history and help you get on the right path to hair loss recovery. Good luck!In Good Health,Ellen Mahony, MD. 

Yes, it is okay to have PRP treatments without also using minoxidil. However, the medicines work differently, so it is best to use them both to get the maximum benefit. It is a good idea to start one at a time to see which one (or both) is actually working – this takes at least 6 months.

A lot of my patients use PRP alone. I would assume your father had male pattern balding given the irreversibility of the hair loss. I recommend PRP injections monthly for 4-6 months and maintenance of 2 sessions per year. using minoxidil in addition may give synergistic results.