Who is a good candidate for PRP hair treatment?

You look in the mirror and wonder if PRP could help you. These hairs gradually thinning, this shedding that seems to be accelerating... Is it your fault? Should you have acted sooner?

Rest assured: it's not your fault. Hair loss can affect anyone, at any age, for multiple reasons often beyond your control.

What matters today is determining if you're a good candidate for PRP and acting at the right time. The sooner you intervene, the better your results will be.

The ideal candidate: Do you see yourself here?

Optimal stage: recent or moderate loss

The best PRP results are observed in people with recent or moderate hair loss. Here's why:

Recent loss (less than 2-3 years):

• Follicles still very receptive to stimulation

• Reversible miniaturization process

• Rapid and effective treatment response

• Often spectacular results

Moderate loss (stages 1-3 Hamilton/Ludwig scale):

• Thinning area without total baldness

• Presence of viable follicles to stimulate

• Significant densification potential

• Prevention of worsening

Why this window of effectiveness? PRP works by "waking up" your dormant follicles and reversing their miniaturization. But there must still be viable follicles to wake up!

Viable follicles: the key to success

What is a viable follicle?

• Follicle present but miniaturized (fine, fragile hair)

• Root still active but slowed down

• Capable of responding to growth factors

• Visible in dermatoscopic examination

Signs your follicles are viable:

✅ Presence of fine baby hairs in thinning areas

✅ Hair that grows but falls out quickly

✅ Thinned areas but not completely bald

✅ Scalp sensitivity to changes (stress, seasons)

Areas where PRP excels:

• Receding front line

• Vertex (top of head) with thinning

• Thinning temples

• Diffuse alopecia in women

Typical profile of a good candidate

Men:

• 25-50 years old (optimal before 45 years)

• Stages 1-3 on the Hamilton-Norwood scale

• Onset of thinning at hairline or vertex

• Gradually thinning hair

Women:

• All ages (particularly effective 25-55 years)

• Stages 1-2 on the Ludwig scale

• Diffuse alopecia (general thinning)

• Postpartum, peri-menopause, chronic stress

Who can benefit from PRP? Wider than you think!

Men AND women: equal candidates for PRP

Contrary to popular belief, PRP is suitable for both women and men. In fact, women often respond very well to the treatment!

Why are women excellent candidates?

• Alopecia often more diffuse than localized

• Follicles generally better preserved

• Loss often linked to reversible factors (hormones, stress)

• Faster treatment response

At the first signs: act early

You should consider PRP as soon as:

You notice:

• Gradually thinning hair

• Loss exceeding 100 hairs/day for more than 3 months

• Areas becoming more visible (wider part)

• Less voluminous hair after shampooing

• Need for more styling products for the same effect

Your entourage notices:

• "Your hair seems less thick"

• "Your part seems wider"

• "We can see more of your scalp"

You feel:

• Loss of confidence related to your hair

• Avoidance of certain hairstyles

• Growing concern when looking in the mirror

Important message: It's better to act early and prevent than to wait and regret. Better one session too many than one session too late!

The importance of being healthy: your plasma, your asset

Why your overall health is crucial

PRP uses YOUR blood to regenerate YOUR hair. The quality of your plasma depends directly on your general health.

A quality plasma contains:

• Optimal platelet concentration

• Active and powerful growth factors

• Essential vitamins and nutrients

• Absence of toxins or disruptors

Optimal health candidates (optimal results)

Ideal health profile:

• No chronic disease

• Balanced diet

• Quality sleep (7-8h/night)

• Regular physical activity

• Non-smoker

• Moderate alcohol consumption

• Effective stress management

Why these factors matter:

• Balanced diet → nutrient-rich plasma

• Good sleep → optimal growth hormone production

• Exercise → improved blood circulation

• Non-smoking → optimal tissue oxygenation

• Controlled stress → fewer hair-harming hormones

Healthy candidates (very satisfactory results)

You can fully benefit from PRP even if:

• You have some occasional bad habits

• Your diet could be improved

• You are going through a temporary stress period

• You are slightly overweight

• You are taking non-contraindicated medications

The essential: Be motivated to optimize your lifestyle during treatment!

Contraindications: when PRP is not recommended

Absolute contraindications

PRP is strictly contraindicated in cases of:

Blood pathologies:

• Coagulation disorders (hemophilia)

• Thrombocytopenia (lack of platelets)

• Blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma)

• Heavy anticoagulant treatments

Physiological states:

• Pregnancy (all stages)

• Breastfeeding

• Fever or active infection

Active skin pathologies:

• Scalp infections

• Severe inflammations (active seborrheic dermatitis)

• Open wounds on areas to be treated

Relative contraindications (case-by-case evaluation)

Situations requiring thorough evaluation:

Chronic pathologies:

• Uncontrolled diabetes

• Active autoimmune diseases

• Uncontrolled hypertension

• Severe liver pathologies

Medication treatments:

• Light anticoagulants (benefit/risk evaluation)

• Long-term corticosteroids

• Certain psychiatric treatments

• Ongoing chemotherapy

Lifestyles:

• Heavy smoking (>1 pack/day)

• Chronic alcoholism

• Uncontrolled severe chronic stress

Special cases: when to refer to other solutions

PRP is not optimal if:

Advanced alopecia:

• Completely bald areas for several years

• Complete absence of viable follicles

• Stages 6-7 on the Hamilton-Norwood scale

• Fibrosed or scarred scalp

In these cases, we recommend:

• Hair transplant for bald areas

• PRP as a supplement for still-covered areas

• Exosome therapy if plasma quality is insufficient

Borderline cases: when to hesitate?

You're unsure if you have...

Over 50 years with long-standing alopecia:

• Thorough evaluation necessary

• Slower but possible results

• Often combination of PRP + other approaches

Important smoking habit:

• Reduced PRP effectiveness

• Motivation to reduce/quit recommended

• Alternative: Exosome therapy

Stabilized chronic pathology:

• Controlled mild diabetes: often compatible

• Treated hypertension: generally OK

• Prior medical evaluation essential

Uncontrolled chronic stress:

• Limited PRP effectiveness

• Work on stress management recommended

• Possible treatment postponement

Our philosophy: no false hope

We'd rather say NO today than disappoint you tomorrow. If we determine you are not a good candidate for PRP, we will explain this honestly and guide you towards more suitable solutions.

Alternatives we offer:

• Exosome therapy to bypass personal plasma limitations

• Lifestyle advice to optimize your profile before PRP

• Hair transplant for overly bald areas

• Combined treatments to maximize results

Acting at the right time: your window of opportunity

Why it's better to intervene early

The longer you wait, the more you lose:

• Follicles that disappear permanently

• Areas that become untreatable by PRP

• Confidence that gradually erodes

• Options that diminish

Intervening early means:

• Maximizing PRP effectiveness

• Preserving your existing hair capital

• Preventing future worsening

• Saving (simpler and shorter treatment)

The right timing according to your situation

Right now if:

• You notice a change in your hair

• Your entourage makes comments

• You start worrying about your reflection

• You have a family history

Urgent if:

• Sudden and significant loss

• Areas thinning quickly

• Major stress or hormonal change

• Accelerating thinning

Your personalized assessment awaits you

Every case is unique. Your age, type of alopecia, health status, objectives... all these factors determine if you're a good candidate for PRP.

It's not your fault if you're losing your hair. But it's your choice to act to preserve them.

Discover your candidate profile

For a comprehensive and personalized evaluation of your eligibility for hair PRP, with in-depth follicle analysis and tailored recommendation, book your free hair eligibility consultation & Scalp Analysis with our AI technology now (value of $95).

You deserve to know if PRP can help you. And if it can, you deserve the best possible results.