Evidence for platelet-rich plasma is stronger for some types of hair loss than others
Most research on PRP for hair loss has focused on its use to treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Also known as hormone-related baldness, this is a condition that can affect both men and women. In women with AGA, hair loss typically occurs on the top and front of the head and often begins with the center hair part growing wider. In men, thinning occurs on the top and crown of the head. The evidence suggests that PRP may work best when it is combined with other treatments for AGA, such as topical minoxidil (Rogaine) or oral finasteride (Propecia), which is an anti-androgenic drug.
At Hair 4 Life Dr. Kelemen performs the procedure herself by drawing patient’s blood and making sure that the blood is centrifuged at the proper speed with the designated centrifuge for PRP. Then she personally injects the Platelet Rich Plasma in the affected area.
There is not enough evidence to make conclusions about the effectiveness of PRP for OTHER types of hair loss, like telogen effluvium (stress-related hair loss), alopecia areata (autoimmune-related non-scarring hair loss), or forms of scarring hair loss.
