Will PRP work on African hair that has been damaged by traction alopecia? (Photos)

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I have lost the hair on my temple fr a few years now, treid everything and i am looking at FUSS HT. I came upton PRP but there isnt any information or bemefit of treatment for the black hair and i would like to know if it can work, what is the average price and how many sessions i will require for hair like mine

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In my opinion, most cases of traction alopecia will respond to PRP Therapy. It is important to get an adequate initial dosage and be patient.We have noticed that it may take between 6 and 12 months to  obtain adequate growth. Please see my before and after photos in Realself.Hope this helps. Good luck.

Baubac Hayatdavoudi, MD · Answer

PRP is more of restorative therapy and degree of reversal would really depend on how advanced traction alopecia has become.  If the follicles have become scarred enough, PRP unlikely to regrow cosmetically acceptable terminal hairs;  however during early stages, it does have the potential for reversal. Frequency of treatment depends on the amount, type, and method of use of PRP.  This is variable in various practices.  Typically approximately 13ml of PRP is needed for each half of scalp.  The type and kit of PRP used is also very critical.  Generally treatments can be every 9-12 months with an optional booster 3 months after the initial therapy has been shown to be helpful.

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