If I apply minoxidil 5% every night, get prp with the initial treatments of 3 for the first three months and maintenance treatments every 6 months with a laser light cap (irestore) 3x a week and once a week ketoconazole shampoo which I apply for 10 minutes before washing off once a week can I expect to maintain my hair for the next 10-15 years? I do not like the idea of taking finasteride
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Answer: Will PRP maintain my hair? Englewood Cliffs NJ
You just to give it time minoxdil is one of the longest studies medications for male pattern balding currently topical is fda approved twice a day. I have seen decent results with low light laser therapy and some devices do have fda clearance so give it anywhere 6 months to a 1 year.
My recommendation is to have an tricoscopy evaluation in order to assess if there are any hair follicles in the location that you are experiencing hair loss. PRP results is an effective treatment but results varies. My best advice is that you call your physician that performed the initial hair...
It depends. I can not see the before and after pictures here. If you have a significant hair loss but in your scalp there are hair follicles you can do more than one session. Actually I recommend at least 3 sessions. There is no standard protocol to when to do the maintenance session. at least...