Can PRP work for naturally fine thin hair with no associated medical condition?

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Is it possible for PRP to stimulate hair growth even if you do not have any underlying medical condition? For example, if you just naturally have thin fine hair and want it thicker and fuller. Is this an option?

Ellen A. Mahony, MD · Answer

Great question! PRP is great for thinning hair.  PRP uses growth factors in your own blood to stimulate the scalp to restore hair growth, increase thickness of hair, and improve the strength of hair. Treatment works best in areas of hair that are thinning, compared to areas of complete hair loss. It would be in your best interest to go to an expert injector in your area, so they can get a full history and help you get on the right path to hair loss recovery. Good luck!In Good Health,Dr. Ellen Mahony

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

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

There  are two types of patients that can benefit from PRP. Those with miniaturization and those with thin hair that want thicker hair as a cosmetic treatment. PRP will work for both. It has the ability to thicken hair shafts 30% as well as increase the density of hair 30%. PRP must be continued in order to retain these benefits.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

No, in my opinion one can not really make fine hair thicker in the absence of an underlying condition (like genetic hair loss). Only is conditions where the hair follicle machinery is not working as it once did can PrP potentially alters things.  If one’s car is not working a mechanic can help. But a mechanic can not make a Toyota into a Ford. A BMW can never become an Audi. But a mechanic can potentially fix a Toyota and BMW so it runs better. If one has hair loss, a hair specialist can help. However, I am of the opinion that one can not alter these hair characteristics (ie naturally fine hair) very effectively to any degree when there is no disease or condition present. Fine hair can not be made thicker in the absence of any underlying condition.

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

PRP uses growth factors to stimulate hair follicles and is especially helpful to modulate shedding associated with inflammatory hair loss. If you have congenitally thin hair, PRP is probably not the best treatment... the better option is probably rogaine. Best of luck!

Anna Avaliani, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question, the short answer is that PRP is a great, natural, non invasive procedure to help strengthen your current hair and prevent future hair loss. I find PRP to be most effective when it's combined with ACell. You need usually 4 treatment sessions and then maintenance if you would like to keep up the results. Ideally, you also need an in person consultation to see your current hair and the hair you are trying to achieve. Hope this helps. Best, Dr.Avaliani

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

PRP works for thinning hair to restore its thickness, but if you have no hair loss and miniaturization of your hair follicles PRP is not the right treatment for you.

Michele S. Green, MD · Answer

PRP is a fabulous treatment for hair loss but the main thing it cannot do is change your natural hair type.  If you hair is thinning it can help thicken it but if your hair has always been thin it will not change it.  Please consult an expert in hair loss and thinning to evaluate you.  Best, Dr. Green

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

The reason why satisfaction rates are at 70+% and not at 95%+ is because clinics are offering PRP for every single hair disorder, in concentrations that are NOT standardised, at intervals that are not proven! One should approach this medically, I agree with Dr Paul and Dr Donovan that you should have a medical condition for PRP to be effective. I use PRP under strict guidelines, this means a diagnosis before treatment and as adjunctive therapy only. This is the proper way to use PRP in the context of hair loss disorders. Dr Davin Lim

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