As people reach their 40s and 50s, they often notice things like, "My hair has become drier with age," or "Even after getting chemical straightening treatments, my hair doesn't return to the manageable state it used to be..."Many women are troubled not only by changes in hair volume, but also by changes in hair quality such as frizz and dryness.
If you're not seeing the desired results despite diligently using superficial treatments like conditioners, the cause might be a change in the "foundation" of your hair, specifically your scalp.

This time, we will introduce the case of a woman in her 50s who experienced a dramatic improvement in her hair quality, so much so that it completely changed her appearance, through PRP therapy, a popular regenerative medicine treatment at our clinic.
How did my hair change after undergoing our "scalp rejuvenation treatment"? We hope this will be helpful to others who are experiencing similar problems.

PRP injections for treating hair thinning and hair quality in women in their 50s

 
Patient: Female, in her 50s
Problem: Hair not growing, changes in hair texture
Medical history:
Originally, she had straight, very thick hair, but a few years ago, after contracting COVID-19, she began experiencing rapid hair loss, a phenomenon known as "COVID-induced hair loss."
Not only did my hair volume not return to normal, but my previously straight hair became extremely wavy, and I began to suffer greatly from dryness and frizz.

Photo taken at the initial consultation: Condition of the scalp and hair

 
At first glance, the hair appears to have volume, but upon examining the scalp with a microscope, it was found that while a healthy scalp typically produces 2-3 hairs from a single follicle, there were areas where only one hair was growing from each follicle, and the hair itself was generally thinner.
Upon closer inspection, the inside felt hollow and noticeably dry and brittle, so we determined that treatment was necessary.
She says that her hair is difficult to manage without hair straightening treatments, so she goes to the salon regularly, about once every six months, to have it straightened.

▼This explains the effects of hair straightening treatments on hair and the human body.
 

Treatment policy and contents

 
【Treatment content】
・Oral medication: Minoxidil
• Hair growth PRP injection: Once a month
・Medical Head Spa: Once a month

Oral minoxidil, monthly head spa,AndWe proposed a treatment plan that combined injection therapy with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy, a customized form of regenerative medicine.

What is PRP therapy?

PRP stands for "Platelet-Rich Plasma," and it is a regenerative medicine that uses a high concentration of platelets, a component found in blood that promotes tissue repair, for therapeutic purposes.
This is a highly reliable form of regenerative medicine that involves creating personalized treatments from your own blood, and is widely used in the field of orthopedics. It is also known for being used by Major League Baseball player Shohei Ohtani for elbow treatment.

▼We provide a detailed explanation of PRP.
 

Treatment progress and results [Hair density]

 This photo was taken about a year after starting treatment.
Comparing the before and after photos of my hairline, the indentation on the left side that I was concerned about has become smoother, and the overall line of my hairline has become neatly trimmed and thicker.
Most importantly, my hair, which was dry and brittle at the initial consultation, has transformed into a shiny, healthy state.
The patient herself has noticed a change in volume and shine, and has strongly felt the effects of the treatment, so she has continued the treatment and is now in her second year.

Treatment progress and results [Hair quality]

What I really want to emphasize this time is the significant change I've seen in "hair quality improvement."
Comparing the before and after photos of the top of the head and the back of the head, the impression has changed dramatically.

It looks as if she just had a high-end treatment or a special hair straightening treatment, but in fact, both the Before and After photos were taken at the exact same time, 3 to 4 months after a hair straightening treatment. The PRP treatment changed the quality of the hair that grew back.
The patient herself was so happy, saying, "I feel like I've become about 30 years younger!"
We doctors have come to realize once again the importance of hair, seeing just how much younger a person's perceived age can change simply by eliminating dryness and giving their hair a beautiful shine and manageability.

Why does PRP treatment, performed to improve the scalp's foundation, also improve hair quality?

At Dr.TOUHI CLINIC, our basic philosophy is to "revitalize the hair that grows from a healthy scalp by rejuvenating the underlying scalp environment."
Platelets have the function of repairing damaged tissue in the body and activating cells (growth factors). By delivering these directly to the scalp, it promotes the regeneration of hair follicles and skin that have weakened due to aging or damage. 
When the scalp, which is the foundation of healthy hair, is rejuvenated, a positive cycle is created in various ways, such as improved frizz in newly formed hair, increased firmness, body, and shine, and sometimes even the turning of gray hair into black.
These kinds of changes cannot be achieved by simply caring for the foundation from which hair grows and cultivating high-quality hair, no matter how expensive the treatment you use every day.

The dramatic changes in this patient are a result of their scalp regaining its health from the root, which is reflected in their hair quality.

▼Introducing cases from our clinic
 
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Summary

This time, we introduced the case of a woman in her 50s whose hair quality significantly improved through regenerative medicine.
There's a limit to what daily treatments can do to combat frizzy and dry hair.
Because no matter how much nourishment you give to hair that has already grown and is damaged, it won't be a fundamental solution unless the new hair that grows in is also changed.

While the changes that can be seen by comparing data such as photographs are certainly important, the greatest joy for us doctors and staff is when patients themselves genuinely feel that their hair has changed in their daily lives and smile.

Before you give up, thinking, "It's just because of my age," or "I know that hair straightening is only a temporary fix, but I can't stop," why not start by understanding the condition of your own scalp? Based on the latest medical knowledge, we will help you bring out the natural strength your hair possesses.