Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a treatment for hair loss that involves injecting a concentrated solution of platelets from the patients own blood into the scalp. The treatment is believed to accelerate skin healing, stimulate hair growth, and improve hair density and thickness. Here are some details about PRP hair treatment:

Success rate

• The success rate of PRP therapy in the treatment of hair loss is reported to be between 60-80% .
• A 2019 study found that PRP performed much better for hair loss than minoxidil (Rogaine) .

Ingredients or materials

• PRP is a substance drawn from the patients own blood and injected into the scalp.
• The treatment involves injecting a concentrated solution of platelets from the patients own blood into the scalp.

Positive effects

• PRP injections can help stop the process of hair follicle death, promote new hair growth, and give the remaining hair a shiny and silky feeling.
• Patients who received PRP injections in a randomized, placebo-controlled study showed clinical improvement in the mean number of hairs, with a mean increase of 33.6 hairs in the target area, and a mean increase in total hair density of 45.9 hairs per cm2 compared with baseline values.
• Microscopic evaluation showed the increase of epidermis thickness and of the number of hair follicles 2 weeks after the last PRP treatment compared with baseline value.

Negative effects

• No major side effects were noted during PRP treatment in a randomized, placebo-controlled study.
• PRP has been mostly safe for patients, but as with any medical or cosmetic procedure, there are some risks that come with pursuing this therapy.

In conclusion, PRP hair treatment has shown promising results in promoting hair growth and improving hair density and thickness. However, more extensive controlled studies are needed to confirm its efficacy and safety.