PRP for Hair Restoration: A Physician-Led Approach to Thinning Hair

PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. A small blood draw is processed to concentrate platelets, which are then delivered into the scalp at the level of the hair follicles. The goal is to support the scalp environment that influences hair behavior, not to guarantee regrowth for every patient.

Hair thinning may reflect genetics, hormones, thyroid health, nutrition, stress, medications, prior illness, or postpartum changes. Several of these can be present at once. A single treatment is rarely the whole answer.

As an endocrinologist, I always ask about thyroid history, menstrual patterns, recent illness, medications, and nutrition before recommending a hair plan. These factors influence how the scalp and follicles respond, and addressing them is part of good care.

PRP is not appropriate for every type of hair loss. The consultation is where we discuss candidacy, what realistic outcomes look like, and what we cannot promise. We use language like may support and individual results vary because the science requires that honesty.

PRP for hair is typically discussed as a series of sessions, often spaced approximately monthly at the start, with periodic maintenance considered after that. The exact rhythm is personalized.

Hair health is influenced by what happens internally: thyroid function, hormones, stress, sleep, and nutrient status. VitellaMD was created to provide physician-formulated daily wellness support; products such as Foundation+ may be discussed as part of a broader wellness conversation alongside in-office treatments. VitellaMD products are dietary supplements and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

If you have noticed shedding, thinning, a widening part, or reduced density, a consultation is the right next step. We will discuss what is happening, what might be contributing, and whether PRP is appropriate as part of your plan.