Hair loss or alopecia is a problem that affects millions of people globally regardless of gender or age. Alopecia can be caused by a combination of factors, including genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalance, excessive stress, and poor dietary choices, as well as certain medical conditions. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative medical treatment that utilized your body’s own healing capacity to restore hair growth. While it can profoundly influence and modulate the hair growth cycle, many people remain unaware of what PRP is and how it exerts its effects. If you are looking for an effective, long-lasting solution for alopecia, PRP hair regrowth treatment may be the best choice. Read on to learn what PRP treatment entails and answer any questions you may have. Dr. Rishi and Parashar Skin Clinic, based in New Delhi offers customized PRP therapy to help you not just improve, but regenerate your hair loss condition.
PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma and it is a regenerative and therapeutic medical procedure that helps improve a patient’s hair condition. Platelet-rich plasma is a concentration of autologous platelet-rich plasma derived from the patient’s own blood. During this step, the blood is centrifuged in a sterile setting. This spinning (or centrifugation) process helps remove red and white blood cells that don’t contain useful contents for remediation. It helps hasten the healing process due to the release of a myriad of proteins and other substances. Other medical treatments, such as topical solutions, oral medications, and lasers, do not offer the medicinal potential of PRP therapy.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) hair regrowth treatment is the most advanced therapy for alopecia sufferers who are looking for a natural, long-lasting solution for their condition. The PRP is produced by extracting a small amount of the patient’s own blood, which is then centrifuged to concentrate the platelet-rich plasma fraction of the sample. This step is necessary for the isolation of healing factors that are contained in your own platelets.
The average PRP hair regrowth session contains a serum with up to 10x the concentration of growth factors as a typical sample of blood. This concentration means more powerful treatments, yielding more significant improvements in the hair condition, especially when administered and combined with other treatments such as mesotherapy or microneedling. Furthermore, PRP for hair regrowth is minimally invasive and requires a relatively smaller amount of time to complete. It also doesn’t carry the potential of causing allergies or inducing the adverse reactions that topical treatments do.
PRP hair regrowth treatment is suitable for both men and women, regardless of the level of severity of their hair loss condition. Patients with advanced alopecia such as stage V and VI may need to resort to techniques such as Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). However, if your hair loss isn’t very pronounced, PRP hair regrowth treatment may be all that you need. Dr. Rishi at Parashar Skin Clinic, New Delhi will carefully assess your condition and recommend the best possible or combination of treatments.
PRP therapy can combat several conditions of hair loss, including androgenic alopecia (male-pattern baldness and female-pattern baldness) and alopecia areata (patchy hair loss). Other conditions that can be addressed with PRP include alopecia totalis total baldness of all scalp hair and alopecia universalis total baldness of all body hair, scarring alopecia, and cicatricial alopecia due to inflammation or other causes.
PRP hair regrowth treatment is performed on an outpatient basis, so you don’t have to stay at the clinic. The PRP hair regrowth process includes:
The preparation phase: This is the first step of the process, during which the qualified medical professional will take a sample of the patient’s own blood for centrifuging. This step is necessary to isolate the platelets and serum from the rest of the blood components.
The application phase: The concentrated PRP, obtained from the blood, will then be injected into the patient’s scalp. The qualified medical professional will use a thin needle to make sure the injection is accurately placed.
The follow-up phase: The patient may need to receive several treatments according to the physician’s advice. Usually, this is between 1-3 sessions with 15 days intervals. Follow-up visits to evaluate the progress of the treatment is part of the plan.
For maximum results, the PRP treatments may be combined with other techniques based on the physician’s advice, such as mesotherapy, and microneedling.
Although the results of the treatment can be measured shortly after the first session, typically, the doctor or qualified medical professional recommends patients to complete between three to six sessions for the best results, with three to four weeks in between each session. After completing the recommended number of sessions, patients will need to receive maintenance treatments after six months to prevent any further hair loss. Dr. Rishi of Parashar Skin Clinic, New Delhi will provide you a customized treatment plan to ensure best results.
Generally, PRP for hair regrowth is safe and doesn’t usually cause any side effects or risks. The therapy utilizes the patient’s own blood, so the risk of an allergic reaction to a foreign substance is eliminated. The only possible side effects that may occur are minor swelling and tenderness around the injection sites. As these side effects are temporary and harmless, it is advised to have a qualified medical professional conduct all PRP hair regrowth sessions.
Just as with any medical procedure, patients should fill out a form to provide details regarding any allergies and medical history. Based on that information, the doctor can devise a custom-tailored plan to address the patient’s problems. Another key part of preparing for a PRP hair regrowth treatment is to stop taking certain medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and coumadin (warfarin) one week prior to the session, as well as refrain from drinking alcohol one day prior to the PRP treatment.
Keeping the scalp clean is essential for the best results from PRP for hair regrowth therapy. This includes regularly cleaning the scalp from any dust, and avoiding tight hairdos that may put too much pressure on the scalp. Gentle massage for approximately 20 minutes after the PRP hair regrowth session can facilitate blood circulation and maximize lasts the effects of the treatment. Additionally, quitting smoking, avoiding direct exposure to sunlight, and reducing stress will help maintain the best outcomes of the treatment.
To ensure best results from PRP for hair regrowth treatment, you require the expertise of a skilled medical team led by an experienced physician. Dr. Rishi of Parashar Skin Clinic, New Delhi is a renowned doctor proficient in conducting PRP treatments. Two decades of experience, excellent customer service, and the latest technologies have made Parashar Skin Clinic the go-to facility for platelet rich plasma therapy. Schedule an appointment today to learn more about PRP and how it can help you.
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MBBS, MD Dermatology
Dr. Rishi Parashar is a distinguished dermatologist with an impressive academic background and 25 years of experience in the field. He earned his MBBS degree from SMS Medical College, Jaipur, affiliated with the University of Rajasthan, in 1994.
His relentless pursuit of knowledge led him to achieve an MD in Dermatology from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, in 1998. With his vast experience, Dr. Parashar combines his extensive education with a passion for dermatology to provide top-notch care to his patients.
Additionally, he holds the esteemed position of Chairman and Senior Consultant of Dermatology at Delhi's prestigious Sir Gangaram Hospital.
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