Thinning hair on your scalp and body is common and can occur with aging or for hereditary reasons. If you feel self-conscious about thinning pubic hair, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy may be a solution.
At Balcones Dermatology & Aesthetics, we offer PRP injections to restore hair growth on your scalp, face, and yes – the pubic region.
Board-certified dermatologist David A. Bushore, MD, uses PRP from your own blood to stimulate dormant hair follicles in the treatment area. Dr. Bushore also recommends strategies you can use to support natural hair growth and protect against further loss.
Pubic hair is responsible for protecting your genitals from bacteria, certain viruses, chemicals, and other substances that can irritate the skin or lead to infection. It also plays a role in preventing friction-related skin irritation when you’re active and keeps the genital region warm and free of sweat.
There are several reasons why pubic hair can become thinner or prematurely fall out. Getting older is a primary cause of hair loss anywhere on the body. Aging also slows down hair growth and causes strands to turn gray, especially hair on the chest and in the armpits and pubic area.
Other causes of pubic hair thinning and loss include:
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to mistakenly attack healthy hair follicles. The attack leads to partial or total hair loss in the pubic region in women and men.
If your endocrine doesn’t produce enough of certain hormones, including Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), the result could be a loss of pubic hair.
Additionally, people with liver cirrhosis and those undergoing cancer treatments may experience pubic hair loss.
PRP is found naturally in your blood and is responsible for forming clots to stop open wounds from bleeding. Blood platelet proteins also help rebuild damaged tissues to help your body heal itself.
Injections of PRP into dormant or damaged hair follicles can revitalize natural hair growth. Immediately after a PRP injection, your body sends more stem cells to the treatment area to enhance cellular function and support the growth of new, healthy hairs.
Board-certified dermatologist David A. Bushore, MD, determines if you’re a candidate for PRP therapy for hair restoration based on the cause of hair loss. He typically recommends a series of injections spaced several weeks apart to help you achieve optimal results.
While many people opt to remove some or all of their pubic hair by shaving or waxing, there are multiple benefits of letting the hair grow naturally.
The choice to restore pubic hair is highly personal. If you’re concerned about hair loss in your pubic area or are embarrassed by thinning or patchy hair, schedule a consultation with Dr. Bushore to see if you’re a candidate for PRP therapy.
PRP injections may not be an option for people with blood disorders, those who take blood thinners, and individuals who smoke. Dr. Bushore may instead recommend alternative treatments to address premature hair thinning or loss.
Call Balcones Dermatology & Aesthetics in Austin, Texas, today to schedule a consultation for PRP therapy or book an appointment online.
