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Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) has shown promise in treating hair loss along with a host of ailments. Previously, such conditions were treated with surgery, physical therapy, and medicines.
Well, PRP has become popular in curbing hair fall in both men and women too. Yes, male and female pattern baldness are treatable with PRP therapy. Moreover, PRP injections are being administered to patients with hormone-linked baldness, which is referred to as androgenic alopecia.
Although hair loss is more common in people who are 50 years or above, even youngsters who are in their 20s could suffer from hair fall issues. Also, men normally lose hair on the top and front of their head. Besides, women experience hair loss on the top and crown of the head while the hair in the center grows wider.
Let’s learn more about how PRP therapy helps promote hair growth.
Platelet-rich plasma therapy: A Brief
Blood is composed of both liquids (or plasma) and solid components (including platelets, white cells, and red cells). Also, platelets are rich in proteins or growth factors that promote healing.
Now, PRP is composed of plasma with more platelets than blood, which means it has a higher concentration of growth factors than normal blood.
As part of PRP preparation, blood has to be first drawn from the patient’s body. Subsequently, the platelets are extracted from the acquired blood cells. Thereafter, the obtained plasma undergoes centrifugation to increase its concentration. Finally, the processed plasma is injected into the treatment site.
PRP therapy has gained popularity because researchers reckon that injecting PRP into damaged tissues promotes the growth of new, healthy cells to facilitate recovery. As such, there is greater concentration of the tissue growth factors in the processed plasma, leading researchers to believe that it aids tissue repair.
As far as PRP therapy to treat hair loss is concerned, this therapy proves beneficial when hair fall arises due to nutritional deficiencies, genetic considerations, and hormonal imbalances. These factors can result in the drying out of the hair follicles, thereby restricting hair growth.
Well, plasma contains proteins that promote cell growth and revive the hair follicles, which is why this plasma-rich procedure results in healthy hair regrowth.
PRP Hair Therapy: Effectiveness Rate
PRP injections, when injected into the scalp, can help to curb hair loss and stimulate new hair growth.
However, there are a range of factors that could influence the efficacy of PRP treatment. The patient’s physical condition, the area of the treatment site, and the means of PRP preparation are some influencing factors. More so, the efficacy of PRP hair treatment depends on the severity of hair loss.
The Detailed Process
The PRP hair treatment process entails:
Ø Blood is acquired from the patient’s body in the first step. The amount of blood that is drawn depends on the injection site. When the blood has to be injected into the scalp, the healthcare experts may require about 20 milliliters, which is a little more than one teaspoon.
Ø The extracted blood is stored in a centrifuge, wherein the spinning of the machine causes the blood constituents to separate; the entire process could take about 15 minutes
Ø The obtained plasma is then processed to prepare it for injection into the affected part
Ø Ultrasound images can help to mark specific areas for injection, after which the PRP is administered to the site.
Precautions to the taken after PRP Treatment
- Some people may experience swelling, soreness, itching, or redness for 48 to 60 hours after PRP treatment. Talk to your doctor on how to ease this discomfort.
- Avoid aspirin, blood-thinning drugs, and anti-inflammatory medicines for 3 to 7 days following the procedure
- Do not physically exert yourself for at least 48 hours after therapy
- Refrain from using any hair products for minimum 6 hours after treatment
Recovery Period for PRP Hair Treatment
After receiving PRP injections to treat hair loss, your doctor will advise you to rest the treatment site. However, most people can carry on with their daily routine after PRP hair therapy.
It is important to keep in mind that there may not be a noticeable difference after you receive PRP injections. It could take several months before you witness the results of PRP hair treatment, although the healing process ensues faster or hair grows much quicker as compared to traditional methods.
FINAL THOUGHTS
There are many reasons to choose PRP hair treatment. This therapy has a high success rate with both men and women benefiting from normal hair growth after opting for it. Overall, this promising hair procedure helps to increase hair thickness and boost your confidence.
If you want to know whether PRP hair treatment is suitable for you, talk to our skin experts at Kosmoderma to learn more.
