Androgenetic alopecia

Inherited, hormone-related hair loss; it is also referred to as genetic hair loss. It is the aesthetic use for which PRP has been studied most. Because hair loss can have different causes, the type of hair loss should be determined by a physician before treatment.

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Start With a ConcernHair Loss: Causes, When to See a Physician and What Treatments Are AvailableCommon causes of hair loss, when to see a physician, which tests are done and what the evidence-based treatment options are.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board Treatment GuidesPRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma): How Effective Is It for Skin and Hair?What PRP is, how it is prepared, what the evidence says for hair loss and skin, and who should avoid it. A plain, referenced guide for patients.Reviewed by the Medical Aesthetics Expert Board

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