April 2023 in “Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine”
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Platelet-rich plasma (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 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.
Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Platelet rich plasma treatment is considered expensive but cheaper than hair transplant.
PRP treatment for hair loss shows some evidence of effectiveness, with HT surgeons using it post-op to promote growth. Microneedling is mentioned as a cheaper alternative.