I'm suffering major hair loss following weight loss journey. Is PRP a good treatment option in conjunction with anti androgen medications and rogaine or does a disorder such as PCOS not work well with PRP hair treatments?
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September 3, 2019
Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finasteride, Rogaine
Thank you for your question, This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. ...
You should first ask the internist in charge of your post-operative immunosuppression.
Immunosuppression can reduce the activation of platelets. Activation and clumping of platelets is necessary to release growth factors from the alpha granules. Some discourage PRP treatments...
Prp is effective, but I have a very specific protocol, every 3-4 weeks for 6 months with prp therapy. I also add in progesterone to speed the healing process. After that the injections are tailored down. You should also be on viviscal and other growth promoting ingredients. See an expert for...