--- title: "Pravan Clinic Blog: Your Guide to Better Health and Wellness | Miguel Agrait, MD" description: Discover the latest in health and wellness trends and advice from the experts at Pravan Health. Stay informed and improve your overall well-being with our informative blog. --- - [FB](https://www.facebook.com/pravanhealth) - [IG](https://www.instagram.com/pravanhealth) - [LI](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pravanhealth/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org/) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com/) [HELLO!](https://www.hubspot.com/) [![pravan-logo-1](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pravan-logo-1.png?width=198&height=57&name=pravan-logo-1.png)](https://pravanhealth.com/) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services/) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team/) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq/) - [Testimonials](https://pravanhealth.com/testimonials/) - [Become a Member](https://pravanhealth.com/membership/) - [For Employers](https://pravanhealth.com/corporate/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services/) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team/) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq/) - [Testimonials](https://pravanhealth.com/testimonials/) - [Become a Member](https://pravanhealth.com/membership/) - [For Employers](https://pravanhealth.com/corporate/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com) [![pravan-logo-1](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pravan-logo-1.png?width=198&height=57&name=pravan-logo-1.png)](https://pravanhealth.com/) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services/) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team/) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq/) - [Testimonials](https://pravanhealth.com/testimonials/) - [Become a Member](https://pravanhealth.com/membership/) - [For Employers](https://pravanhealth.com/corporate/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com) - [Services](https://pravanhealth.com/services/) - [Team](https://pravanhealth.com/team/) - [FAQ](https://pravanhealth.com/faq/) - [Testimonials](https://pravanhealth.com/testimonials/) - [Become a Member](https://pravanhealth.com/membership/) - [For Employers](https://pravanhealth.com/corporate/) - [Wellness Center](https://pravanhealth.com/wellness-center/) - [Foundation](https://pravanfoundation.org) - [Pravan Kids](https://pravankids.com) Pravan Clinic Blog ## Miguel Agrait, MD ![Picture of ](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/Miguel-Agrait-Gonzalez-photo_white_1.jpg) ## [Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) for Hair Loss](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/platelet-rich-plasma-prp-for-hair-loss) 4 minute read | Posted by [Miguel Agrait, MD](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/miguel-agrait-md) on Nov 18, 2022, 1:26:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/botox%202.jpg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/platelet-rich-plasma-prp-for-hair-loss)   You may be familiar with PRP due to its frequent use here at Pravan in treating various musculoskeletal disorders, such as arthritis, tennis elbow, and rotator cuff injuries, among others. PRP is part of a range of therapies that are collectively known as regenerative therapies, and it can now be used to treat hair loss.   Some facts about Hair Loss The most common type of hair loss, known as Androgenetic Alopecia or pattern hair loss, affects 80% of men and 25-50% of women overall. Men generally develop their early stages at a younger age. Around 30% of men in their 30s will have noticeable thinning and hair loss, which, if left untreated, will progress over time. [Read More](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/platelet-rich-plasma-prp-for-hair-loss) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/platelet-rich-plasma-prp-for-hair-loss#comments-listing) Topics: [wellness](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/wellness), [concierge medicine](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/concierge-medicine), [health](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/health), [prp therapy](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/tag/prp-therapy) ## [Platelet Rich Plasma: What It Is and When to Use It](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/platelet-rich-plasma-what-it-is-and-when-to-use-it) 3 minute read | Posted by [Miguel Agrait, MD](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/author/miguel-agrait-md) on Aug 14, 2020, 9:43:43 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/hubfs/prp01.jpg)](https://blog.pravanhealth.com/blog/platelet-rich-plasma-what-it-is-and-when-to-use-it) **Platelet rich plasma (PRP)** is a highly concentrated collection of plasma obtained from a patient’s own blood. A sample of blood is taken from the patient, then via centrifuge, concentrated down to a collection of platelets, proteins, enzymes, and growth factors that are key in the body’s own regenerative process. This distilled collection can then be injected into an area of injury in order to accelerate healing. It has been used extensively in the world of professional sports, but is also used around the world for patients and athletes of all skill levels. 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