Suggest Treatment For Alopecia

Posted on Sun, 1 Nov 2015

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Sun, 1 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have alopecia, female hair loss, and it has be recommended that I get a treatment which requires about 30 needles per visit. I would like to know if there are any side effects to this procedure and if you could tell more about it. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
PRP

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably your doctor mentioned about PRP.
It is a procedure in which platelets are extracted from your blood and injected on scalp.
It is very effective.
Just ask your doctor whether he is doing this procedure ?
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (22 hours later)

Thank you Dr. XXXXXXX Are there any side effects to platelets injected on the scalp? PRP, as such, was never mentioned, but it sounds like what the PA was referring to.
Thanks you, Dr. XXXXXXX Are thee any side effects to platelets injected on the scalp?PRP,as such, was never mentioned by the PA, but it sounds like what she was referring to. I appreciate your input. XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
PRP is safe it does not have any side effects.
Pain during injection can be a concern otherwise it is safe.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj