PRP(PLATELET RICH PLASMA)

Prp stands for platelet rich plasma therapy. It is a relatively

new  modality in dermatology and is currently being used in facial

rejuvination, hairfall, vitiligo etc. the Platlet rich plasma was initially

conceptulised by  Dr. Greco in USA.

 

DO I REQUIRE A PRP THERAPY?

If you are suffering from female pattern hairloss or grade 1,2,3 male

pattern baldness then you are the candidate for the platlet rich plasma

therapy. People who are suffering from anagen effluvium or telogen

effluvium are also going to get good results but patients of alopecia

areata are not the candidates for this procedure.

PROCEDURAL DETAILS.

In this therapy, patient’s own blood is taken – approx 20 ml of the blood

is withdrawn under aseptic conditions and is processed in our

specialised lab for the platlet enrichment.Growth factors and activators

are added to the platlet pellet and the platlet rich plasma is immidietly

injected in the affected area.

There are clinics who on pretext of PRP just and sent to lab to prepare a

layer of plasma,Once formulated It is then injected into the scalp with

hair thinning/loss. The process is done in 2 manners. In case the area

affected is large then injection in the affected area should be performed

 or else Scalp roller with 1mm fine needles is subsequently used over

the treated area to stimulate the stem cells as well as to increase the

blood supply leading to better hair growth. Topical antibiotics are then

applied on the scalp before sending a patient home. Patient can

shampoo next day morning as usual.

WHERE IS THIS MODALITY EFFECTIVE?

PRP seems to work better in patients with diffuse hair thinning caused

by any cause including alopecia androgenetica (common baldness).

Females suffering from female pattern hairloss or telogen effluvium

also get great results. people who are looking for hairfall treatment in

delhi and want more volume and thickness of their hair can also be

benifitted.

It is not that much effective in patients with complete baldness and

scarring alopecia. It can be used in conjunction with minoxidil,

finasteride & hair replacement surgery (hair transplant).

 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

It is a biological therapy. Prepared plasma contains platelets which are

numerous than in normal blood. It has different growth factors

especially PDGF and VEGF. Both these factors have significant positive

effects on hair growth. PRP may actually wake up dormant stem cells in

the follicles giving new hair growth. So this therapy gives strength to

the existing hair, reduce hair fall and likely to increase the actual

number of hair by stimulating the stem cells.

WHEN TO SEE THE PROGRESS?

Generally hair shaft become thicker and looks more lustrous with

reduction in hair fall within 4-6 weeks while new growth is likely in

about 4 months. Repetitions of the procedure of Platlet rich plasma in

Delhi is repeated every 3-5 weeks for 4-6 sessions.

SAFETY CRITERIA

As patients own plasma is used, it is unlikely to risk in anyway.  few

patients might complain of slight pain during the procedure but most of

them are ready to leave the dermatologists office as asson as the

procedure gets over.

No untoward side effects have been reported so far except some patients

might feel burning/soreness sensation which last for a day or so.

 

WHAT IS THE FREQUENCY OF PRP?

We perform the procedure of platlet rich plasma at an interval of

approx. one month for 4-6 times depending on the severity of the

hairloss and once the desired results are obtained then a booster dose

can be given every year to maintain the results.

 

RESULTS YOU CAN SEE FOR YOURSELF….

BEFORE AND AFTER