PRP hair - does side effect include brain fog? 7 weeks post op.

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I had PRP on the hair scalp done approx 7 weeks ago. The needling was extremely painful so my dr injected a freeze to block the pain (above pupils of eyes). The gun was less painful. Approx 7 weeks later, I still feel mild brain fog, i.e. my thoughts not as crisp and clear as before. Could there be nerve or other damage from the PRP? Has anyone experienced this and does it go away after time?

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

PRP is superficial and won't go all the way to the brain. In some cases it might hit a nerve and give you numbness, however those semptoms you mentioned are not PRP side effects.

Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS · Answer

Dear RAE10
Thank you for posting this question. PRP procedures are not known to be associated with brain fog. However, brain fog is an uncommon but known side-effect of the medication finasteride, which is taken for hair loss. If you have also started taking that medication as well, then I would look there as the source of brain fog. It happens rarely with the medication. I hope this information is helpful to you.
Kind Regards,
Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRS

Anteneh Roba, MD · Answer

The brain fog you are feeling has nothing to do with your PRP injection.If you have persistent symptoms you should follow up with your primary care Dr.

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

I have never heard a patient report "brain fog" after a PRP injection,Even if there was damage to those nerves (which I doubt) that should not cause any change in mentation.By any chance did you recently start Propecia/Finasteride ?

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

This would not be a typical symptom of PRP unless it was prepared or administered in an unusual manner. Nevertheless, the symptoms you describe are concerning and you may want to review all the potential causes of brain fog and clouded, less clear thinking with your physician.

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