During my review of hair-restoration treatments in Mumbai, I found that hair loss can have several underlying causes, making a proper dermatological assessment an important first step. PRP hair treatment has gained attention as a minimally invasive approach that uses components from a patient’s own blood to support hair growth in selected cases of hair thinning and loss. Dr. Niketa Sonavane at Ambrosia Aesthetics is a dermatologist whose practice includes aesthetic dermatology, hair-related concerns and advanced skin and hair treatments.
Rather than treating every type of hair loss in the same way, a dermatologist can evaluate the pattern and possible cause of hair thinning before recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. The procedure involves drawing a small amount of the patient’s blood, processing it to concentrate platelets and injecting the prepared plasma into areas of the scalp affected by hair thinning.
Platelets contain growth factors that may support tissue repair and cellular activity. In hair treatment, PRP is used with the aim of creating a more favourable environment for existing hair follicles.
The treatment is not a hair transplant and does not create new hair follicles. Its potential role is generally to support weakened or miniaturised follicles in suitable patients.
Hair loss can occur for many reasons. Common causes include:
The pattern and duration of hair loss can provide useful clues about the underlying condition.
A dermatology consultation may involve examination of the scalp, discussion of medical history and, when appropriate, laboratory investigations. Identifying the cause is important because PRP may not be appropriate as a standalone treatment for every form of hair loss.