However, this only works if the hair-forming follicles are still active. In these cases, there are two active ingredients to choose from finasteride, which must be taken daily in tablet form, and minoxidil or other preparations with a similar effect which stimulates hair growth. In addition, activation of hair growth can be achieved with Platelet Rich Plasma PRP. This involves the removal of individual grafts hair follicles in 1, 2, 3 or 4 units with mini punches 0.7-1 mm under local anesthesia from the region of the head, which is not hormonally sensitive and has lifelong growth can.
Every
fourth woman suffers from thinning hair to hair loss both hereditary and other
factors play a role here. While a person normally has between 90,000 and
150,000 hair follicles on their heads, many men lose significantly less during
their lifetime because of a genetic reaction to the metabolite DHT dihydrotestosterone.
An innovative method, the so-called self-stem cell therapy bred from autologous
fat is another therapy option.
Advantages:
No visible scars suitable for those who wear the hair for a
short time.
Rapid healing of the donor site.
Suitable for young patients.
Suitable for removal of body hair from other regions.
Disadvantages:
Shaving the hair of the head.
Not necessarily suitable for women with long hair.
Time consuming.
Expensive.
