What is Our GFC?
Platelets are one of the four primary components of blood, alongside red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma. They promote cell growth and regeneration. As the term “Growth Factor Concentrate” suggests, platelets are generally about five times more concentrated in PRP than in regular blood. This higher concentration is beneficial because platelets secrete growth factors that aid in wound healing and tissue regrowth.
For hair loss treatment, the theory is that when platelets are injected deep into the scalp to reach the bottom of the hair follicle, they may stimulate a specialized population of cells called dermal papilla cells, which play a crucial role in hair growth.
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Though often associated with aging and genetics, hair loss can occur at any time during adulthood. Balding happens when hair follicles, the small sacs that anchor individual hairs to the scalp, shrink, causing the hair to fall out.
In sports medicine, doctors have used PRP to help heal muscle and tendon injuries. For hair loss, research suggests that injecting platelets from a patient’s blood and activating growth factors can improve the blood supply to hair follicles and increase the thickness of hair shafts.
Cocktail of Growth factors in GFC
