Platelet rich plasma
PRP (Platelet-rich plasma )
Platelet-rich plasma contains growth factors that have been shown to improve wound healing. PRP is an emerging trend in hair restoration as a way to improve graft survival, increase hair yield rate, increase hair density and diameter Platelet-rich plasma is an autologous preparation that contains concentrated platelets in plasma.
When activated, the alpha granules of the platelets release various proteins, including…
1. platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF),
2. transforming growth factor (TGF),
3. vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF),
4. insulin-like growth factor (IGF),
5. epidermal growth factor (EGF) and interleukin (IL)
Sophie Hodges
It is hypothesised that growth factors released from platelets may act on stem cells in the bulge area of the follicles, stimulating the development of new follicles and promoting neovascularisation.
Platelet rich plasma was prepared by collecting patients own blood with anticoagulant in collecting tubes under proper aseptic condition.
Platelet rich plasma and activator was injected over affected area of scalp.The treatment should be repeated for every 2weeks a minimum of 6 sessions or more according to the necessity. Platelet-rich plasma injections for androgenic alopecia are a simple, cost-effective, and practical treatment option for hair loss, making it a valuable adjunct therapy for androgenic alopecia.