PRP for Hair Loss: Efficacy, Safety, and Cost

PRP therapy is a treatment for hair loss that may help promote and maintain hair growth. That said, PRP therapy is expensive and may not be safe for everyone. PRP, also known as platelet-rich plasma therapy, is a medical treatment that could help boost healing, regeneration, and growth. It’s often used to treat injured tendons, ligaments, and muscles.PRP therapy is a three-step process. It works by drawing blood, processing it, then injecting it into the affected area. Research states that PRP injections may benefit hair loss in several ways. For example: A 2022 review found that PRP may stimulate hair growth and thickness, as well as protect hair follicles from prematurely shedding. A 2020 review of 13 studies found that PRP may help increase hair thickness and density.A 2018 review found that PRP may trigger hair growth by increasing blood supply to the hair follicle.This article looks at how PRP therapy works and how it could be used for hair loss treatment. PRP therapy processPRP t...