PRP for hair

When PRP is injected into the scalp, platelets release growth factors and biological proteins that encourage follicle activity.

The treatment may help through several mechanisms:

• Stimulating hair follicle activity
• Extending the active growth phase of the hair (Anagen)
• Improving blood supply to follicles
• Encouraging new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis)
• Improving the scalp environment and follicle activity
• Strengthening existing hairs and increasing hair shaft diameter

The goal is to create an optimal growth environment for hair follicles as part of a comprehensive plan tailored to the cause of hair loss.

PRP may suit a range of hair loss and thinning conditions, including:

• Androgenetic alopecia in men
• Androgenetic alopecia in women
• Diffuse hair thinning
• Chronic hair shedding
• Reduced hair shaft thickness
• Postpartum hair loss
• Telogen effluvium (when appropriate)
• Adjunct care after hair transplantation
• Combination with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dutasteride

The treatment is especially effective when active follicles remain that can be stimulated and strengthened.

Treatment begins with a simple blood draw.

The blood is centrifuged to separate components and produce platelet-rich plasma. The prepared PRP is then injected into thinning scalp areas with a series of fine injections.

The procedure usually takes 30–60 minutes, and in most cases you can return to daily routine immediately afterward.

No. Effectiveness depends on the cause of hair loss, follicle condition, and disease stage.

Before treatment begins, a comprehensive medical assessment is performed, including history, clinical examination, and sometimes laboratory tests, to tailor an individual plan.

Usually not. PRP works by encouraging the body’s natural renewal processes, so a series of treatments is often recommended. The number and frequency are determined according to scalp condition, type of hair loss, and response.

PRP does not provide immediate results, because it relies on the body’s natural renewal processes.

Some patients notice reduced shedding after a few weeks. Improvements in density, thickness, and quality usually appear after 3–6 months, according to the natural hair growth cycle.

Results continue to improve gradually in the months after completing the treatment series.

No. The goal is to stimulate existing follicles, reduce shedding, and improve hair quality and density. In androgenetic alopecia, PRP does not treat the genetic cause, so it is often combined with other treatments as part of a comprehensive plan.

PRP and iPRF are both regenerative treatments based on the patient’s blood, but they differ in preparation and composition.

PRP provides platelet-rich plasma that releases growth factors shortly after injection. iPRF provides a natural fibrin network that allows more gradual, sustained release of growth factors.

PRP is the most studied biological treatment in hair medicine today, while iPRF is considered more advanced biologically. The choice is made according to the patient’s condition and goals.

Yes. In some cases PRP and iPRF can be combined as part of a regenerative plan, with each acting through a slightly different mechanism. The decision is made according to medical assessment, type of hair loss, and treatment goals.

Yes. In most cases PRP is not used alone, but as part of a comprehensive plan.

It can be combined with Minoxidil, Finasteride, dutasteride, iPRF, scalp mesotherapy, laser treatments, exosomes, and hair transplantation. Proper combination addresses multiple mechanisms of hair loss and improves long-term outcomes.

After hair transplantation, PRP is sometimes used as part of recovery and healing of the transplanted area.

Because the treatment is based on the patient’s own blood, the risk of allergic reaction or rejection is very low.

After treatment, local, temporary effects may occur, such as:

• Sensitivity at the injection area
• Temporary scalp redness
• Mild swelling
• Small bruises at injection points
• Mild headache or temporary pressure sensation

In most cases you can return to routine the same day, and side effects resolve within hours to a few days. As with any medical treatment, rarer risks also exist. Before each treatment, a medical consultation assesses suitability and fully explains benefits, risks, and possible side effects as part of informed consent.

PRP is an important tool in hair medicine, but in most cases it is not the only treatment. Depending on the cause of hair loss, the plan may also include medication, other regenerative treatments, supplements, or addressing risk factors.

Accurate medical diagnosis is the basis for choosing the right treatment and achieving optimal long-term results.