PRP & Exosomes for Hair Loss

What is PRP for hair loss?

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PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy involves taking a small sample of your own blood, processing it to concentrate platelets, and injecting this plasma into areas of hair thinning.

Platelets contain growth factors that may help support hair follicle function and scalp health.

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What are exosomes for hair loss?

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Exosomes are microscopic extracellular vesicles involved in cell-to-cell communication. In hair research, exosomes are being explored for their potential role in signalling pathways related to hair follicle activity.

Exosome-based treatments for hair loss are an emerging area of research and are not yet considered established or standard medical therapy.

 

What are the potential benefits of PRP for hair loss?

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Possible advantages include:

• Uses the patient’s own blood (autologous treatment)

• Minimally invasive, performed in-clinic

• May help slow hair shedding in some patients

• May improve hair thickness or density in selected cases

• Generally low risk when performed by trained clinicians

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Important note:
Results vary between individuals, and PRP does not work for all types of alopecia.

What are the limitations or risks of PRP?

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Considerations include:

• Results are variable and not guaranteed

• Requires multiple treatment sessions

• Maintenance treatments may be needed

• Temporary side effects may include discomfort, redness, swelling, or bruising

• Less effective in advanced or scarring alopecia

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PRP is considered supportive rather than curative.

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What are the proposed benefits of exosomes for hair loss?

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Theoretical or early research suggests:

• Potential signalling effects on hair follicle activity

• Interest in regenerative and inflammatory pathways

• Non-surgical approach being explored in clinical research settings

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However:

These potential benefits are still being studied and are not yet supported by large-scale, high-quality clinical trials for routine hair loss treatment.

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What are the limitations or concerns with exosomes?

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Important considerations:

• Exosome treatments for hair loss are not yet established or standard care

• Long-term safety and effectiveness are not fully known

• Regulatory status varies, and availability may be limited

• May involve higher costs without guaranteed benefit

• Should only be discussed within appropriate clinical and regulatory frameworks

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Patients should be cautious of claims that overstate results.

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Is PRP or exosomes better for hair loss?

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There is no clear evidence that one is universally “better” than the other.

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• PRP has more clinical experience and published data, though results remain variable

• Exosomes are experimental and currently considered investigational in many settings

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The most appropriate option depends on:

• Type of alopecia

• Stage and severity of hair loss

• Individual medical history

• Risk tolerance and expectations

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Who may be suitable for these treatments?

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These treatments may be considered in selected patients with:

• Early-stage androgenetic alopecia

• Mild to moderate hair thinning

• Stable, non-scarring forms of hair loss

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They are not suitable for everyone, and a medical assessment is essential.

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Are these treatments permanent solutions?

No.

Neither PRP nor exosomes are considered permanent cures for hair loss.

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They may:

• Support hair follicle health

• Slow progression in some cases

• Require ongoing or maintenance treatments

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Underlying genetic or medical causes of hair loss usually persist.

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What should I consider before treatment?

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Before proceeding, patients should understand:

• Expected outcomes may be modest

• Multiple sessions may be required

• Results vary and cannot be guaranteed

• A comprehensive hair loss assessment is essential

• Alternative or complementary treatments may be discussed