TLDR Both types of Platelet-Rich Plasma treatments work well for hair loss.
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November 2017 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”
All types of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) can treat hair loss, but homologous PRP works best due to its higher platelet count and growth factors from multiple donors.
A 27-year-old male experiencing hair loss post-Covid is considering PRP (platelet-richplasma) therapy. He's seeking personal experiences about the process, particularly regarding pain levels, despite his dermatologist's assurance of using local anesthesia.
The conversation discusses alternatives to Platelet-richplasma (PRP) for treating androgenicalopecia. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Platelet-richplasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss is expensive, painful, and often ineffective, with mixed reviews on its benefits. Alternatives like minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants are suggested as more reliable options.
A 33-year-old female with androgenicalopecia experienced alopecia areata patches after PRP treatment. She is seeking others' experiences with PRP worsening alopecia areata.
Microneedling and Platelet-RichPlasma (PRP) are equally effective for treating androgeneticalopecia, with no additional benefits from PRP over microneedling. Both treatments are safe and well-tolerated.
