Can you get PRP treatments while pregnant for androgenetic alopecia?

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I don't want to lose hair while I'm pregnant. I can get PRP? I know there's hair loss regardless? I'm pregnant but I feel like mind would be worse, due to the androgenetic alopecia.

Amir Yazdan, MD · Answer

It is common for women to experience hair loss during and especially after pregnancy due to hormonal and estrogen changes, among other factors. Since PRP harnesses your own body’s ability to heal itself (using its own blood cells), there should be no special risk involved in having the procedure done while pregnant. We do PRP very commonly for patients experiencing hair loss due to pregnancy with very successful results. The primary cause for concern is infection, which will be detrimental to fetal health. I would recommend you see an experienced, board-certified hair restoration doctor who can conduct a more formal assessment and offer personalized care.

Kevin Ende, MD · Answer

Aside from what has already been answered, there are no studies where anyone has looked at PRP usage in pregnant women to prevent hair loss.  Therefore there is no way to know if it would work and likely no one in this country willing to try it.

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

PRP  treatments are usually not performed during pregnancy for medical-legal reasons. It probably would be safe. During pregnancy, estrogen levels are raised so that ongoing hair loss usually decreases. After delivery, and if one is not breastfeeding, PRP treatments can be initiated to prevent or assist in postpartum hair loss.Jeff Rapaport MD FAADRealself All-star

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

While there is no direct risk, elective procedures are typically discouraged in pregnancy as there are always risks. Although minor, they can represent a risk to developing fetal health (infections etc.)When considering the risks and benefits, most will find it not to be worth it.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) with experience in hair restoration.Donovan Rosas MD
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Nicole Hayre, MD · Answer

Thank
you for your question. Many women during pregnancy, or post-partum experience
hair thinning or hair loss. No clinical studies have been performed
using PRP in pregnant or breast feeding women, therefore,
we do not recommend performing PRP during
pregnancy or while breast feeding. Please seek a
board-certified dermatologist to determine if you are an ideal candidate for
this treatment after this time.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. While PRP will probably not do any harm while you’re pregnant, I’d advise against it. The good news is your estrogen levels are high during pregnancy so hair loss should not be an issue. However you will experience hair loss a few months after delivery. You can go for PRP after your delivery. Good luck to you and congratulations.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

PRP is derived from ones own blood so technically it should not be an issue, but any treatment that can wait should be postponed till after pregnancy.

David E. Berman, MD (retired) · Answer

it makes zero sense to do PRP to prevent hair loss. it can only be used to treat hair loss. you need to have some hair in the area treated ie you cannot be completely bald in the area treated. PRP should safe if pregnant but because the legal system is so out of control in this country, I don't think anyone wants to do any procedure to a pregnant women.david berman md

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

While there are no risks that I can think of with PRP and pregnancy, I don't believe that for women who are going to lose hair with pregnancy, that PRP will stop it.

Can you get PRP treatments while pregnant for androgenetic alopecia?

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