Hair loss and thinning are typical problems in both men and women. Genetics, poor lifestyle, and many other reasons are responsible for hair loss. Millions of men and women around the world experienced hair loss at some point in life. Hair fall can be really upsetting and many people who experience sudden balding or hair thinning seek medical advice. From stress to health conditions, hair loss can be linked to many underlying causes. When people first notice hair fall, they usually change their shampoo, start using a good hair conditioner, and take hair spas. However, hair fall is rarely ever stopped with these methods. There are hundreds of different hair loss remedies, each with varied degrees of efficacy.
One of these treatments is PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. Lately, this treatment has gained popularity for a variety of conditions, from joint pain and sports injuries to hair loss. The treatment uses a patient’s own blood cells to accelerate healing in a specific area.
What Is Platelet-Rich Plasma?
Platelet-rich plasma is simply blood with more platelets than usual. PRP is extracted from your blood and injected into your scalp which is said to help mend biological tissues, including hair follicles. Platelet-rich plasma is made up of two components: plasma, or the liquid portion of blood, and platelets, a type of blood cell that aids in healing throughout the body. Platelets are well-known for their ability to clot, but they also contain growth factors that can induce cell reproduction and tissue regeneration or healing in the treated area.
This treatment is performed by a qualified professional in a proper clinical setting. Clinicians take a blood sample from the patient and place it in a centrifuge. The blood sample is then rapidly spined to separate out the other components of the blood from the platelets. So, it’s a three-step medical procedure that involves drawing blood, processing it, and injecting it into the scalp. Once the patient’s blood is drawn and put in a centrifuge, it gets separated into three layers after around 10 minutes: platelet-poor plasma, platelet-rich plasma, and red blood cells. The platelet-rich plasma is taken up into a syringe and injected into parts of the scalp where hair growth is needed.
Benefits of PRP for Hair Loss
According to some researchers, PRP injections can stimulate and maintain natural hair growth. It controls hair loss by increasing blood flow to the hair follicle and increasing the thickness of the hair shaft. This treatment is already being used to treat many other health conditions such as tendon, ligament, muscle, and joint injuries. PRP injections are used to stimulate the healing process and lower pain in musculoskeletal injuries. It is also used for post-surgical healing and treating osteoarthritis.
PRP for hair loss can help cure male pattern baldness by reducing hair fall and stimulating new hair growth. PRP can also help stimulate hair growth following hair transplants. Besides treating hair loss, this technique is also used for skin rejuvenation. Many cosmetic clinics offer PRP facials to improve wrinkles and other indications of aging.
