Modern Healthspan: PRP for Hair Loss – Does it Work? What is the Optimal Protocol? | Dr Alan Bauman

Key Takeaways

• PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) is an effective, non-pharmaceutical intervention for hair loss that uses your own body’s platelets to stimulate hair regrowth.
• Optimal PRP protocol involves a painless procedure with local anesthetic, requiring hundreds of precise injections at the base of hair follicles.
• For best results, aim for a platelet concentration of 1.5 million platelets per microliter, measured using a hematology device like a Coulter counter.
• PRP treatments can be done once per year, with results lasting 6-9 months before plateauing or decreasing.
• PRP can be combined with photobiomodulation and growth factor cocktails for enhanced effectiveness.

Products & Gear Mentioned

• Coulter counter: A hematology device used to measure platelet concentration in PRP treatments.

Notable Quotes

“PRP, platelet-rich plasma, comes from the blood. We spin it in a centrifuge to separate out the platelet layer. Platelets are cell fragments in the body that rush to the site of injury, clot blood vessels if they’re leaking, and stimulate the recovery, regenerative, and healing process in the body.”

Bottom Line

Consider PRP as a non-invasive, annual treatment for hair loss, ensuring the procedure includes precise platelet concentration measurement and painless application with local anesthetic.

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