Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Loss: Review of Methods and Results

Karam W Badran; Jordan P Sand

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2018.06.008

Platelet-Rich Plasma for Hair Loss: Review of Methods and Results

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2018 Nov;26(4):469-485. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2018.06.008. Epub 2018 Aug 16.

Authors

Karam W Badran¹, Jordan P Sand²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, 10833 Le Conte Avenue, CHS 62-237, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA.
² Spokane Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, 217 West Cataldo Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201, USA; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. Electronic address: drsand@sandplasticsurgery.com.

PMID: 30213428
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2018.06.008

Abstract

Given substantial advances in hair regrowth research and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) science, a review of currently used systems and results is informative for physicians using a biologics approach to hair restoration. Overall positive clinical response to the use of PRP in androgenetic and alopecia areata patients is observed. The effects on hair density, count, and thickness were demonstrated through multiple clinical trials. Use as an adjunct to hair transplantation and with other technologies is also described. When compared with traditional oral/topical treatments, the lack of identifiable complications and convenience of treatment provide a positive outlook for future use and investigation.

Keywords: Androgenetic alopecia; Hair regeneration; Hair regrowth; PRP; Platelet rich plasma.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Alopecia / therapy*
Blood Specimen Collection
Contraindications, Procedure
Cosmetic Techniques* / adverse effects
Hair / transplantation
Humans
Patient Selection
Platelet-Rich Plasma*
Treatment Outcome