Hi can PRP treatment be used on the back of head “donor area after a hair transplant to help the hair grow Bk ?? As ive had 2 procedures and both times the hair hasn’t grown Bk very well and it’s noticeable that donor area is very weak now
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This question has a very nuanced answer and is best discussed during an in person consultation with a qualified hair restoration physician. Certainly Kenalog is the gold standard for alopecia areata. PRP is a fairly new therapy and has very limited evidence for its use in AA. If your AA was over...
Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended says:
PRP for hair loss involves using your own blood plasma to inject into the scalp. As there is no foreign substance in it there are no side effects from the treatment.
Headache is common after PRP treatment but it usually subsides in a few hours. Your headaches are likely not related to PRP treatments and may need further work up by a neurologist. Best wishes.
Razieh Soltani, MD, Board certified dermatologist