PRP hair treatment candidacy depends first on understanding why hair is thinning. Platelet-rich plasma is not a universal answer for every type of hair loss, and a responsible consultation should distinguish cosmetic support from conditions that need medical investigation.
What PRP hair treatment involves
PRP uses a concentrated component prepared from a small sample of your own blood and is introduced into the scalp according to a treatment protocol. Research suggests potential benefit for some people with androgenetic alopecia, but study methods and outcomes vary. A 2024 systematic review on PubMed discusses the evidence and its limitations.
Who may be considered for PRP?
People with early or moderate pattern hair thinning may be considered after assessment, especially where follicles remain active. Suitability can depend on age, health, pattern and duration of loss, expectations, scalp condition and any medicines or supplements.
Our PRP for hair loss page explains the clinic service. It should be read as treatment information, not a promise of regrowth.
When PRP may not be the first step
- Sudden, patchy or rapidly progressing hair loss.
- Scalp pain, marked redness, scaling, infection or scarring.
- Hair loss following illness, childbirth, severe stress or nutritional change that has not been assessed.
- A bleeding disorder, relevant medicine or health issue affecting procedure safety.
- Completely smooth or long-standing areas where viable follicles may be limited.
These situations do not automatically rule out every cosmetic option, but they may require GP or dermatology assessment first. Never stop anticoagulants or other prescribed medicines without the prescriber’s advice.
What a useful consultation should establish
- Your timeline and pattern of shedding or thinning.
- Relevant family, medical, hormonal and nutritional history.
- Scalp condition and signs that need referral.
- Realistic endpoints and how progress will be photographed consistently.
- Costs, course planning, discomfort, aftercare and alternatives.
For help distinguishing common patterns, read our guide to shedding versus pattern hair loss.
Frequently asked questions
Does PRP work for every cause of hair loss?
No. Evidence is strongest for selected conditions, and individual response varies. Diagnosis or referral may be the most important first step.
How quickly are results assessed?
Hair cycles are slow, so change is evaluated over months rather than days. Your practitioner should set a review plan.
Can PRP replace medical treatment?
Not automatically. A clinician should discuss whether medical investigation or evidence-based medical care is appropriate.
Book a hair and scalp assessment
Progen Aesthetics is based in Bournemouth and welcomes clients from Poole, Christchurch, Ferndown, Wimborne and wider Dorset. Contact the clinic to discuss an assessment.
This article is general information and does not replace medical diagnosis or advice.