Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP is blood plasma that has been concentrated to have about 5x the number of platelets found in circulating blood. These concentrated platelets found in PRP contain tremendous amounts of bioactive proteins, which include the growth factors PDGF and VEGF. These growth factors have been shown to initiate accelerated tissue repair, and, according to experts, have also been shown to have positive effects on hair growth.
Still in its experimental stages, PRP therapy for hair loss involves the injection of Platelet Rich Plasma, taken from the patient’s own blood, directly into the balding areas of the scalp. The results of these experiments appear to be the reversal of the miniaturization process in the areas where the PRP was applied. There is also some evidence pointing to accelerated growth of follicular unit grafts when bathed in a PRP solution before implantation during a hair transplant procedure.
IAHRS member Dr. Jerry Cooley discusses his experience with PRP therapy and provides information on who might make a good candidate for this cutting edge experimental procedure on the Bald Truth Talk forums.
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Hi I have lost hair 22 yrs ago ,it happened during the time of depression and anxiety illness. Over the years there’s has been more hair loss but not incredibly significant . Anyhow it’s not mp baldness , it’s really strange , hairs fall out then regrow kinda crooked or they regrow and can’t barfly see the hair and fall again and never come back . It’s like something affects the root and it’s never the same. I have yet to get a good explanation , makes me feel like an alien . I can say that it seems to happen when I get high anxiety, even if it can be good anxiety .
Currrently using llt therapy
Hope u have answer