Hair fall consultation: understanding PRP, GFC and transplant options
Hair fall can have several causes, and a treatment name should not come before an assessment. Pattern, duration, scalp health, medicines, nutrition, hormones and family history can all influence the plan.
Begin with diagnosis
A consultation should document when shedding started, whether it is diffuse or patterned, associated scalp symptoms and any recent illness, stress, pregnancy, weight change or medicines. Examination may identify whether medical referral or laboratory testing is appropriate.
Photographs taken consistently can be more useful for monitoring than relying on memory.
PRP, GFC and transplant are different
PRP and GFC are autologous treatments prepared from the patient’s blood and used in selected hair-loss plans. Protocols vary, and neither should be described as guaranteed regrowth.
Hair transplantation redistributes follicles from a donor area to selected recipient sites. Suitability depends on diagnosis, donor supply, progression of loss, expectations and the clinician’s assessment.
Questions before paying for a package
Ask who makes the diagnosis, who performs the procedure, how progress is measured, what alternatives exist, which adverse effects are possible and what happens if the response is limited. Treatment and pricing should follow an individual plan.