Hair fall is no longer an age-related problem. Due to increased pollution, chemicals in hair products, and stressful life, hair fall has become a common problem. Women additionally undergo this problem during pregnancy and for some time afterwards, too. But one doesn’t have to live in the distress of hair fall thanks to the various therapies available in the market to combat hair fall and promote hair growth. There are medications that one can use, but if those don’t work, there are therapies that can help you sort this issue. The two popular therapies, GFC and PRP, are the most sought after, but which is better? Let’s find out in this blog.

Various factors influence the choice between GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate) and PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy for hair loss issues.

Whether to go for GFC or PRP depends on individual preferences, medical considerations, and consultation with an experienced professional in hair loss treatments.

GFC (Growth Factor Concentrate)

GFC is a relatively new therapy that involves injecting a concentrated solution of growth factors into the scalp. Though it is a newer process, it has gained popularity in recent years. Since the growth factors are derived from the patient’s blood, they better stimulate the hair follicles, promote hair growth, and simultaneously slow down hair loss. Due to the promising results of GFC, it is considered to be highly efficient in treating hair loss issues.

Benefits of GFC

Enhanced Potency: GFC offers a superior concentration of growth factors, resulting in more potent stimulation of hair growth. This increased concentration of growth factors makes GFC robust in promoting hair regrowth.

Specialized Processing: GFC involves a specialized preparation process with specialized equipment and expertise for optimal results. The sophisticated processing makes it unique and gives precise results.

Natural: The patient’s own body. Growth factors are utilized in treating hair loss issues, so no external chemicals are used. This makes GFC a completely natural and safe process. 

Non-surgical: GFC is a non-surgical procedure, which is itself a great advantage. The other hair transplant surgeries are quite simple and noninvasive, but at the end of the day, they are still surgeries, so there might be associated risks and complications. The downtime for the patient in the GFC process is minimal compared to other hair transplantation procedures.

Simple process: The patient undergoes a relatively quick and painless process. The only minimal discomfort the patient experiences during the administration of the injections.

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

PRP is also a popular therapy and has been giving good results for quite some time now. In this process, the patient’s blood is also extracted. However, it is processed to obtain the concentrated solution of platelets. These platelets are then injected into the scalp. The concept behind using platelets is that they contain various growth factors that assist in hair growth and regeneration. For some years, PRP has been widely used in popular hair treatment clinics and dermatologists due to its effective results.

Benefits of PRP

Duration: Less time is required as compared to GFC

Safe: Since the patient’s blood is used to inform the platelets, there is a reduced risk of allergies and other side effects that might occur if the blood of another person is used.

Non-surgical: PRP is also a non-surgical therapy. Hence, all the complications typically associated with surgeries, even though they are very simple and not present in PRP. With very minimal downtime, the patients can return to their regular lives.

Versatile: PRP caters to various types of hair loss issues like androgenic alopecia and alopecia areata.

PRP and GFC for hair fall control treatment, which is better?

The newer process, GFC, and the widely used process, PRP, both have been showing effective results when it comes to hair loss issues. So, when deciding between these therapies, our trained and highly experienced professionals take into consideration the individual needs and preferences of the patient. 

1) As separation of RBC’s and WBC’s is better in GFC as compared to PRP the pain component is lower.

2) In PRP as we inject the platelets which are viable only for 5-10 minutes post centrifugation immediate injections are necessary, as compared GFC has a more stable product which can be injected upto 8 hours at room temperature.

3) GFC is more heat stable as compared to PRP which starts to degrade rapidly in temperatures more than 8 degrees

 Hence results in GFC are superior as compared to PRP.

Factors which influence the choice between PRP and GFC

The degree of hair loss: If you are experiencing severe hair loss, then GFC is more suitable for you because it provides extensive hair growth. However, patients with mild or moderate hair loss can opt for PRP.  

Financial considerations: The patient’s blood is used in both GFC and PRP. However, PRP is a more cost-effective method than GFC. So, based on your financial considerations, you can select PRP or GFC, as GFC is more expensive.

Personal preferences: Some patients want to take advantage of GFC’s noninvasive and natural approach. However, PRP has a well-established track record, which some patients view as an advantage over GFC. 

Hair therapies seldom work the same way for two different patients. Depending on their medical history, factors causing hair loss, and the degree of hair loss, people might experience a different outcome. In some patients, multiple sessions of PRP or GFC might be required until they see their desired results.  

Neuderm clinics offer both GFC and PRP techniques because they each have unique advantages. Before finalizing the therapy visit, we thoroughly analyze the patient’s hair loss situation and also consider their health factors. We will assess your specific requirements and recommend the most suitable therapy. The same therapy may not work for all. For more information contact us at 8341356365 or visit our website – https://neuderm.in/contact-us/