The Causes of Hair Loss

Hair loss is very common and can affect people at certain periods in their lives. A person can shed 50 to 100 strands of hair a day and it would not be noticeable. However, when too much hair is lost daily, it becomes conspicuous, as the body cannot replace the lost hair fast enough. In severe cases, bald patches will start to appear.

The common factors that contribute to hair loss are hormonal changes, certain medical conditions and aging, but the top cause is genetics. Both men and women suffer from androgenetic hair loss, but it is more dramatic in men. Balding, also known as alopecia, affects both sexes and leads to loss of hair volume. Hair may be significantly weakened, resulting in large clumps falling off during washing or combing.

Possible causes of hair loss include scalp infection or thyroid issues. If you suspect you might have these conditions, you should consult a doctor, as these are factors that cause or contribute to the hair loss. Steps to prevent hair loss include practising good hair hygiene, washing hair regularly, and observing good nutrition.

What is Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy is an innovative new treatment that can be used to treat many kinds of health issues. It is even used to relieve pain in the back, neck, shoulder, hip, spine, ACL injuries, and more. PRP treatment is favoured because it is a non-surgical option.

In PRP, blood is drawn from a patient, just like taking a blood test. After that, the blood is processed using a centrifuge machine. This process separates the blood into platelets, serum and blood cells. These elements are then injected back into the body, and in the case of hair loss – to induce hair regrowth.

How Platelet Rich Plasma Injection Works?

The growth factors from the platelets help in stimulating inactive hair follicles. This wakes them up and encourages them to produce new hairs, which will replace the hairs that have been shed. This hair loss treatment will help to address hair thinning and balding. This PRP treatment will also promote healing of the skin. As a result, the health of your scalp should improve progressive because there is active production of new tissue.

A qualified doctor will consult and recommend a suitable number of sessions according to individual needs, in order to get the best possible results.

What to Expect After PRP Treatment

The PRP injections are intended to stimulate the growth of new hair. It is estimated that new hair growth may be expected within the period of 2 months, but it is more common to see tangible results from the 5th to 8th month after the PRP hair loss treatment. The improvements will continue for up to a year after treatment. After that, top-up treatments are available to maintain your appearance.

Safety and Side Effects of PRP Treatment

Patients undergoing the RPR injection treatment for hair loss may experience minimal swelling and bruising for up to a week after treatment. However, this minor condition will subside.

There is minimal downtime incurred and patients are even able to wash their hair after the hair loss treatment. Nonetheless, they are advised not to engage in strenuous physical activity until after the swelling has totally subsided. The risk of side effects is low because the body’s natural plasma is used in this treatment. Therefore, this is a safer hair regrowth treatment compared to others.

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