I'm taking PRP for past one month at an interval of three weeks, my hair fall has increased dramatically.Should I discontinue?

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Should I stop taking prp as my doctor says it will work but in one month my condition has worsened.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

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.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Prp won't increase hair loss. Prp is effective, but I have a very specific protocol, every 3-4 weeks for 6 months with prp therapy.  I also add in progesterone to speed the healing process.  After that the injections are tailored down.  You should also be on viviscal and other growth promoting ingredients. See an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In  my opinion, there is a small percentage of people that develop an anagen effluvium after PRP. It's probably one to two in a thousand. It is possible that you have this hair loss but more likely that some other etiology is present. Find a hair loss expert and let them evaluate you with a good examination and history. You may need a biopsy.
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Tyler Angelos, MD, FACS · Answer

PRP does not cause hair loss. If you feel that your shedding has recently increased, I recommend discussion with your hair loss specialist to determine other potential causes for the hair loss and possibly starting additional treatments. Best wishes.

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

It is unlikely your shedding is directly connected to the PRP injections. Since things got worse after starting the injections I would pause, have your Doctor reevaluate you.

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