Since my hairline is stable but my hair is still losing volume after a year of using minoxidil and Finax tablets, should I continue with this treatment or switch to PRP therapy, and what are the side effects of PRP? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Since my hairline is stable but my hair is still losing volume after a year of using minoxidil and Finax tablets, should I continue with this treatment or switch to PRP therapy, and what are the side effects of PRP?

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Since my hairline is stable but my hair is still losing volume after a year of using minoxidil and Finax tablets, should I continue with this treatment or switch to PRP therapy, and what are the side effects of PRP?

Asked by Male, 30 · 2 days ago

Vikas Singh

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2 days ago

It is encouraging that your hairline has stabilized with minoxidil and Finax (finasteride), which shows the treatment is successfully preventing further recession. Since improving hair volume takes time, I recommend continuing your current treatment, as stopping can lead to a reversal of your progress. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy can be an excellent complementary option to help boost volume, rather than a total replacement. PRP is very safe, with minor, temporary side effects restricted to mild scalp tenderness, redness, or light swelling at the injection sites. I suggest consulting your dermatologist to see if adding PRP to your routine is right for you.

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