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Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women in many countries, and a multidisciplinary issue. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cureus calls for article submissions regarding breast cancer research and treatment. Surgeons, radiation oncologists, oncologists, endocrinologists, epidemiologists, immunologists, and many more specialists can present pertinent investigations, interesting case reports, and discuss critical questions for breast cancer topics which fall into many disciplines.  Please add “Breast Cancer” as a keyword in your submission to qualify. For the opportunity to be featured on a devoted breast cancer research page, editors will consider original articles, case reports, review articles, and technical reports across a broad area of research in a multitude of specialties related to breast cancer including:  Epidemiology and Public Health Family Medicine Genetics Internal Medicine Obstetrics & Gynecology Oncology Pain Management Palliative Care Pathology Plastic Surgery Psychology Radiation Oncology Radiology Surgery Example Topics Include: Radiobiological Comparison of Teardrop Technique for Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Treatment Planning on a Tomotherapy System The Physiotherapy Intervention for Shoulder Pain in Patients Treated for Breast Cancer: Systematic Review CD117/c-KIT Expression in Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast and Its Correlation With Morphology and Clinical Outcome Imaging in Breast Cancer: Use of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Oct 29, 2021

Using Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy to Efficiently Reduce Beard Hair Loss


Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is one of the most recent scientific advancements in the field of hair restoration. It’s simple, painless and relies on activating your body’s own healing capacities. Here is what you need to know about this procedure: What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for beard hair loss?    PRP therapy has already been successfully used for some time in treating other conditions, such as muscle, bone or joint injuries. However, it was only recently that its benefits in promoting hair growth and restoration have been scientifically verified. This quick and easy procedure involves drawing a little bit of your own blood, then using a special centrifuge to separate the substances in it. Once the nutrient-rich platelets, which are great at promoting tissue growth are isolated, they are injected into the balding areas on your chin. This leads to better vascularization, tissue healing and regeneration, which means your reinvigorated follicles will start producing a thick and healthy-looking beard. The procedure is no more painful than the sting of any injection, it is not invasive and carries no more risks than your average jab. Because it is your own blood that you are using, there is no chance of the body rejecting the platelets.      Who can benefit from PRP therapy for beard hair loss? There is already mounting evidence that PRP can be very effective in treating androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness) in the beard area. However, new research indicates that it may also successfully treat alopecia areata of the beard – a relatively rare, auto-immune condition which leaves a pattern bald spots on your chin.  PRP therapy can also help treat beard loss caused by trauma (if the scarring is not too severe), by resolved skin issues, or by aging. However, it is unlikely that this procedure will yield good results if your hair loss is caused by beard trichotillomania (pulling out your beard hair when stressed), chemotherapy, untreated dermatological conditions, extensive scarring etc. If you are unsure what is causing your beard hair to fall out or would like to be certain that PRP is the right choice for you, do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with a dermatologist.   How much does PRP therapy for beard hair loss cost? A good price-quality ratio, offered by the well-reputed Wimpole Clinic in London, starts at $449 per PRP session. Given that 3-4 sessions, spaced out 4 weeks apart are normally required, followed by a booster session after 6-12 months, you should probably consider setting aside around $2,000-3,000 for the procedure in the first year.

May 21, 2021