I recently went for a hair consultation with a well-respected doctor. I've had MPB for a few years now. My hairline has receded a good amount and the top has also started to thin. I'm not in the early stages, but I still have lots of hair. My doctor told me I should take Rogaine foam and Nutrafol vitamins (since I do not want Finasteride) and I will also undergo PRP soon. I'm afraid to take Minoxidil because of the side effects. Are Nutrafol vitamins effective? Is PRP an effective treatment?
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November 23, 2016
Answer: Prp effectiveness??? ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS NJ
Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Hair density is a combination of the diameter of the hair shaft as well as the hair count in a specific area. PRP will usually increase the diameter of the hair shaft anywhere from 30 to 80%. The hair count is another issue. For most people that have dormant hair for less than 5 years, hair ...
Results from PRP treatments for hair regrowth may begin to be seen in 3 months, but I would not expect significant change by your marriage date. Treatment outcome works best in areas of hair loss has been under 3 years. Some PRP patients experience hair regrowth and noticeable more hair in ...
