Treatment of Hair Loss :Injectable-Platelet-Rich Fibrin-Smart Blood with Stem Cells for the Hair loss
Hair loss or alopecia in males is very common, and so is its treatment. Until now, platelet-rich plasma has been in use for hair regeneration, which has shown results but lacks regenerative potential as compared to platelet-rich fibrin (PRF). Injectable-PRF (i-PRF) is advanced version of PRF in liquid form which can be injected and contains stem cells with high regenerative potential. Hair regeneration in Type VI and Type VII was observed which are difficult to treat. Hair growth with i-PRF has better regenerative potential
In every few years, there happen few inventions or discoveries in the field of dentistry which change its face for the larger benefit of people. Second-generation platelet concentrates also known as platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is one such discovery by Dr. Choukroun which not only has applications in the mouth for bone augmentation but also can be used anywhere to enhance wound healing and re-establish angiogenesis.
PRF is actually a new platelet concentrate concept which accumulates platelets and the released cytokines in a fibrin clot. Advanced-PRF™ (A-PRF™) and injectable-PRF (i-PRF), on the other hand, are different from conventional PRF and is based on the concept that low speed of centrifugation, yields maximum results and significantly higher number of leukocytes, platelets, and growth factor concentration-enhancing the regeneration process. Based on this PRF, like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has wide applications in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery, periodontology, orthopedics, dermatology, plastic surgery, burn wounds, diabetic foot, and wherever regeneration is required.
Various conditions can cause hair loss, and out of various types, androgenic alopecia (AGA), by far is the most common type characterized by progressive hair loss caused by androgenic miniaturization of the hair follicle (HF), and has a gradual increase in incidence by age. Alopecia is difficult to treat especially at advanced stages such as Norwood-Hamilton Type VI and VII cases. However, certain drugs, hair transplant therapy, and injection of PRP help in hair growth. PRP has shown great success in the treatment of hair loss. Growth factors secreted by activated platelets in PRP help in hair growth.
