Assessing PRP for hair loss in London

Katerina Galkina · EN · 07/10/2026

Establish the type of hair loss

Diffuse shedding, pattern thinning, patches and scarring conditions should not receive one universal package. Seek GP or dermatology advice, especially for sudden changes, pain or scalp inflammation. NHS explains hair-loss causes and assessment ↗.

Collect onset dates, medicines, illnesses and health changes. Investigations should answer a clinical question rather than form an enormous compulsory panel for everyone. PRP cannot replace diagnosis.

Understand uncertainty

PRP is prepared from your blood and injected into the treatment area. BAD discusses female-pattern hair loss ↗, limited research and lack of routine NHS provision. Possible benefit for one condition should not be assumed for every cause.

Ask for evidence relevant to your diagnosis, the protocol and alternatives. Your own material cannot guarantee growth or absence of adverse effects. Discuss continuing other prescribed treatment.

Check the clinic

Verify blood-taking and injection qualifications, insurance, sterility, sample identification and processing. Ask about infection and adverse-reaction arrangements. Disclose medicines, blood conditions, pregnancy and previous treatment.

Obtain written aftercare and restrictions. Significant pain, increasing swelling, discharge or fever need clinical help rather than another routine course.

Cost and assessment

Compare consultation, sessions, photographs, reviews and maintenance. Agree assessment timing and when an ineffective plan will stop. Compare hair in consistent lighting and styling. Avoid indefinitely extending payment solely because growth is promised after a few more appointments.