PRP
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) a Treatment for Vitiligo
PRP treatment is a process of using one’s own blood components back into the body in areas that are injured, damaged or diseased causing regeneration. PRP has been used at the Stram Center for over 2 years and has continued to expand in its demand and uses. In addition to joint injections, we also use PRP to regenerate hair growth and to reduce lines, wrinkles and scarring. Upon our continued practice using PRP, we continue to discover benefits that PRP can provide our patients. In the medical community, PRP continues to gain momentum on disorders that are positively affected by its use. There is ongoing research to identify additional uses for this natural remedy. In addition to the above listed procedures, we also use PRP to reduce pigmentation to the skin. The main pigmentation disorders we encounter are melasma and vitiligo. Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder that affects the skin by causing depigmentation. These areas can be located on the face, scalp and/or extremities. The depigmentation in vitiligo is caused by a destruction in melanocytes. Multiple dermatology and PRP case studies were reviewed, all with positive results on vitiligo improvement for both microneedling and PRP injections under the skin.
Read MoreA New Approach to Hair Loss- A Guide to PRP Treatment for Aesthetics
PRP therapy for hair loss is known as Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy. It is a simple, non-surgical procedure where the patient’s PRP is extracted by drawing blood and separating the Platelet Rich Plasma from the rest of the blood with a centrifuge. The plasma is then injected into the thinning areas of the scalp to stimulate hair growth and provide fuller and healthier looking hair. The procedure takes about one hour and provides reasonably reliable results with an incredibly quick recovery period. It is perfect for patients looking for an alternative to a full hair transplant or to supplement hair transplant procedures.
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