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How high is the required platelet count for PRP for hair loss?

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Optimistic900663Jan 21, 2025

I have received 3 hair transplants. The last was one was 500 grafts. I am 71 years old. My platelet count is 175,000. Am I not too good a subject for PRP ? That is it may not work well.

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