Is it true that PRP won't help with Telogen Effluvium?

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I have had significant hair loss over the last 5 years. Dermatologists have told me it's TE. I m 56 and prior to this had extremely full hair. One dermatologist told me prp would not help my condition. Is it true that prp won't help with TE?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

PRP and steroid injections help TE along with spironolactone, peptide therapies as well. I suggest a consult with a hair loss expert.
I suggest a formal consultation as there are a combination of treatments that can be done to improve har loss.  Oral finesteride has very little to no side effects in the majority of people; PRP/platelet-rich plasma + stem cells like A Cell help regrow hair and slow down the thinning process; rogaine and restorsea spray should be used daily; oral viviscal helps keep nutrients high in the follices as well.  Transplantation is a last resort but works early in the aging process as well.  A formal consultation and combination treatment is needed.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Aanand Geria, MD, FAAD · Answer

Although PRP is most commonly used to hormonal hair loss, there is indeed some evidence to support its use in chronic telogen effluvium. I also recommend using low level light therapy (LLLT) which uses red light to stimulate the hair follicles. The one I recommend is made by a company called Revian. Best of luck!

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Telogen Effluvium is a self limiting process that will eventually resolve on its own. Tackle the cause of it, often stress of illness

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