Can PRP indefinitely delay/stop my hair loss?

Question

If I do 3 PRP sessions one month apart, and then continue to do 1-2 touch up procedures annually (assuming I respond decently to it), does this have the potential to delay/halt my hairloss indefinitely and potentially for the rest of my life? Or will the impact of DHT eventually overpower the positive effects of PRP?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

PRP can help slow down the loss process or reverse some of it but it will not indenfinantly reverse loss if you have it genetically.  you will need to maintain treatments forever.   Best, Dr. Emer.

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

This is a frequently asked question. Hair loss has multifactorial etiologies. Look at it as a balance of different factors. If there is a strong genetic disposition for miniaturization caused by DHT, PRP May often be partially effective. If PRP is successful, it is possible that it may be helpful for many years. Combining multiple modalities such as Propecia, dutasteride, low level laser, nutraceuticals and oral or topical minoxidil can be helpful In overcoming the multifactorial loss. The treatment strategy is to get the most robust response initially and to continue. Should shedding return,  additional types of therapy  can be utilized to maintain results. Find a PRP expert. Ask to see photos.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

PRP is not likely to completely not hold back androgenetic alopecia for the life of the patient. It could be helpful and could delay hair loss. It will not block it completely over a span of 10-30 years. There are hundreds of genes responsible for androgenetic alopecia. In my opinion, the assumption that the genetic programming of the hair follicle can be completely altered by PRP for the life of the patient is incorrect.

John Kahen, MD · Answer

Hi, I would recommend finding a DR. that provides strong PRP Treatments, typically the more powerful prp treatments will only have you coming back every 8-12 months and will provide extremely better results than treatments that have you coming in once every 3-6 months. Keep in mind PRP is not a DHT blocker but it works very well to help make the existing hair thicker and stronger. That combined with Propecia will certainly help you hold onto what you have.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

PRP can indefinitely delay and even stop hair loss but it needs to be used indefinitely also. 4 treatments to begin with depending on how had things are and then maintenance treatment at least twice a year.

Can PRP indefinitely delay/stop my hair loss?

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