Is it ok to get PRP for Hair Loss if you have higher testosterone levels?

November 1, 2016
Asked By:mryan83 in Los Angeles, CA

I have had prp done twice. Both times I had a lot of shedding but after a few months my hair grew back thicker and with some wave to it. I had my last treatment done 9 months ago and at the 7 month mark my hair went from thick to a lot thinner. I am wanting to know if you are on steroids for testosterone from your doctor is it bad to get prp for your hair?

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