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I had 4000 grafts transplanted on my crown 7 months ago. but the growth is low and slow. my doctor suggest prp injection. is it helpful effectively?
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Limited data: Although some of the pilot(small) studies does suggest a benefit. The biggest issues with PRP is unfortunately cost, as insurance, particularly for alopecia(hair loss) is never covered.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Platelet Rich Plasma: Very effective for hair regrowth at this point. Several research studies confirm this. Examples: J Cutan Aesthet Surg. 2014 Apr;7(2):107-10. Platelet-rich plasma in androgenic alopecia: myth or an effective tool. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:760709. Epub 2014 May 6. The effect of autologous activated platelet rich plasma (AA-PRP) injection on pattern hair loss: clinical and histomorphometric..
Answered 11/28/2014
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