How PRP Hair Treatment Works for Men and Women?
Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP hair therapy has grown in popularity as a non-invasive, all-natural remedy for hair loss that can help both men and women. Gender differences exist in the causes of hair loss and the efficacy of treatment, despite the fundamental process being the same.
How PRP Hair Treatment Works:
Blood Collection: As with a standard blood test, a small amount of the patient’s blood is taken.
Separation of Platelets: A centrifuge is used to spin the blood rapidly in order to separate the platelet-rich plasma from other substances.
Platelet Activation: The PRP is ready for injection since it includes growth factors. These growth factors encourage tissue regeneration and increase hair follicle activity.
Scalp Injections: PRP is injected into the scalp’s thinning or missing hair patches, specifically targeting the hair follicles to promote new hair development and increase hair thickness.
PRP for Men:
Male pattern baldness, or androgenetic alopecia, is primarily seen in men and is brought on by hormones like DHT (dihydrotestosterone) and heredity.
Strengthening Hair Follicles: PRP hair treatment can potentially stop the process of hair loss by stimulating weak or dormant follicles.
Regrowing Thicker Hair: PRP injections can encourage the production of thicker, denser hair, which helps with areas that are thinning.
Delaying Balding: Even though PRP can’t stop male pattern baldness entirely, it can, especially when used early in the process, slow down the loss of hair.
PRP for Women:
Women also experience androgenetic alopecia, but it usually manifests as diffuse thinning rather than distinct bald spots. Women may also experience hair loss due to hormonal changes (post-pregnancy, menopause), stress, or underlying health issues.
Promoting Hair Density: PRP thickens individual strands and awakens dormant hair follicles in women whose scalps are generally thinning.
Addressing Hormonal Hair Loss: PRP stimulates the growth of new hair cells, which may help women whose hair loss is a result of hormone imbalances.
Reducing Shedding: PRP can help lessen excessive hair shedding in women since it strengthens hair at the root.
Conclusion
PRP hair loss treatment increases hair density and stimulates the growth of hair follicles in a manner that is comparable for men and women. However, depending on the severity and underlying causes of their hair loss, men with male pattern baldness and women with diffuse thinning or hormonal hair loss may have varying degrees of success.