My PRP experience so far

[bananana]

Yet again, there is a video from doctor Wesley proving it works...
I believe the treatment works - just not for everybody.

With DHT blocking (either equol or fin or whatever), this should prove to be beneficial.

[StayThick]

Not sure why PRP with Dr. Greco is coming back from the grave. Have I missed something here?

I had the procedure done with Dr. Greco and although I will say he is extremely passionate about PRP and it's potential, the main thing I got from him was the potential for this specifically for wound treatment, joint issues, etc.

Prior to the injections, he went on and on about the potential treatment this would provide to the above without really detailing the science and effect on hair. I came away feeling it was too unknown, nowhere near enough data or science behind it for the treatment of hairloss and mostly him using this as a way to throw something on the wall and see if it sticks....and using me and others as guinea pigs in the process. I truly felt that way after my conversation with him and hearing him discuss this treatment.

Bottom line, I didn't come away impressed in the least and he actually decreased my hopes on seeing any possible result after this conversation in person.

To finalize, the PRP treatment with Dr. Greco did nothing. Absolutely nothing. Did nothing in terms of halting any of my hairloss, did nothing in terms of regrowth. It did nothing in terms of my hair feeling "thicker" or "stronger." The only thing it did was decrease my bank account $1,000. Again, I had little to no hope going in (desperate balding guy) and even less hope after my dialogue with Dr. Greco.

This treatment does NOTHING. If you choose to spend your money here all the power to you. I'd argue this treatment doesn't work for women either regardless of what Dr. Greco says. It does nothing. It's a joke.

I can't believe people still fly to get this done and why this treatment is even referred to as one for hairloss. If I didn't live a couple hours away from his office I would have never considered this.

Good luck to anyone that tries this. You heard it hear first. It does NOTHING! Please just save your money I assure you it is NOT effective for anything hairloss related.

[35YrsAfter]

I was losing almost no hair for the first month or so and then it seems my mpb continued and I have that itch again. I believe there's potential in PRP but it needs to be continued to be studied further and doctors need to refine the treatment.FTL

Interesting study

Quote from study:
"It is now firmly established that mature HFs have a distinctive immune system [11,27]. Indeed, both the HF bulb and the HF bulge represent areas of immune privilege [9,11,28], whose collapse gives rise to distinct inflammatory hair loss disorders [10,29]. Interestingly, HFs are constantly in close interaction with immune cells, namely intraepithelially located T lymphocytes and Langerhans cells, and macrophages and mast cells located in the HF’s CTS [15,30–32]."

You may want to ask Dr. Greco about the safety of using a mild topical steroid at this point. Steroid use during PRP treatment has been shown to decrease its effectiveness but steroids have been shown to reduce populations of Skin-Resident Macrophages. The study indicates that a reduced population of Skin-Resident Macrophages signals anagen. This was another mouse study, but could explain why topical steroids have a common listed side effect of "excessive hair growth". Most likely due to decreasing the Skin-Resident Macrophages population and sending follicles into anagen.

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[FearTheLoss]

At three and a half months it seems as if I have only lost more hair in my crown. I think I'm going to get it done again at 6 months to see if it just takes dedication to the treatment. Also, maybe the first treatment needs more time. Greco said best results at 4/6 months, however, my head seemed to feel better and I was losing almost no hair for the first month or so and then it seems my mpb continued and I have that itch again. I believe there's potential in PRP but it needs to be continued to be studied further and doctors need to refine the treatment.

Now I need to decide if I get my best session at Greco or I try some one like Dr. Wesley. His secretary posted the best PRP result I've seen on a man a few weeks back.

FTL

[MG63]

Not on a DHT inhibitor. Using Pine Pollen for Hormone Balance, following the Stephen Buhner model. Also using HIIT to boost HGH levels.

[FearTheLoss]

Below are pics - the one on left is 2010 - 2014 is current.

Are you on anything else? And how often and where do you get it done?

[hellouser]

Below are pics - the one on left is 2010 - 2014 is current.

Looks about the same but if that is ALL youre on, its maintained, though im sure maintenance would be at the hands of DHT inhibition if youre on any (probably are).

[MG63]

Below are pics - the one on left is 2010 - 2014 is current.

[Stocione]

I'm back to my regular shedding rate. I'm at about a month and a half right now.

[Justinian]

I had PRP done several weeks ago. I'm a NW2-3 with diffuse thinning.

I've been shedding quite a bit since the procedure. I'm not entirely sure how much I shed before, though, but I imagine not this much. The only other treatment I'm on is nizoral (started 1-2 months before the PRP treatment).

Since I've heard of sheds on minox/propecia, I'm not too worried. When I see the hairs I like to think of them as the weak/thin ones being shed to get replaced with healthier ones. To me it's a sign that the treatment is doing something (I highly doubt it would have a negative impact on hair, it would either be neutral or positive).

[FearTheLoss]

I seem to have been losing quite a lot of hair still. I stopped using liquid minox and am now using foam, although I don't think minox has ever done anything for me. My scalp is definitely in better condition, as it used to itch and hurt frequently, but I think part of that was irritation from the PG in liquid minox.


What do you guys have to report?

I'm now almost 3 months out.

[FearTheLoss]

I also saw this initially, now my shedding/hair is in the worst condition of my life. I'm a little over 2 months out, so I guess we will see if this is a good/bad shedding in the next 2 months. However, my scalp became oily and irritated just this last week out of nowhere. Only time will tell.

[Stocione]

I'm the first with AGA. He's cautiously optimistic but we both understand that it may provide no additional benefit. I saw a reduction in shedding for about a week but it picked up at a worse rate. Too early to say anything.

[FearTheLoss]

I just had my second session done today. I'll go back for my next one at the start of January before going into a 4 or 6 month routine.

I also took a ride in a cab with a driver who sat and raved about greco. Apparently he drives a lot of grecos patients to and from the airport and the general feedback is very good (people complain about price). Anecdote at its finest, but it's probably as valuable as randos on a hair loss forum

Anything to report so far? and how are your conversations with Greco? Has he had anyone go monthly initially like you are?

[Stocione]

I just had my second session done today. I'll go back for my next one at the start of January before going into a 4 or 6 month routine.

I also took a ride in a cab with a driver who sat and raved about greco. Apparently he drives a lot of grecos patients to and from the airport and the general feedback is very good (people complain about price). Anecdote at its finest, but it's probably as valuable as randos on a hair loss forum