PRP For Women's Hair Loss London. What Works And Why Diagnosis Comes First
PRP can improve hair thickness and density in women with female pattern hair loss, and a 2024 meta-analysis of randomised trials supports its use. It works best as part of a plan that also treats whatever else is driving the loss. In women, that is often more than one thing at once, such as low iron, a thyroid problem, hormonal change or a recent period of stress. That is why blood tests and a scalp examination should come before any treatment.
Key points
A 2024 meta-analysis of randomised trials in Skin Research and Technology found that PRP improved hair thickness and density and reduced shedding on hair pull testing in women, compared with control treatment. The effect on hair count was mixed.
Women's hair loss frequently has more than 1 cause. Iron deficiency, thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, stopping the pill, childbirth and menopause can each cause or worsen thinning.
Topical minoxidil is licensed for women in the UK. PRP is often combined with it. Finasteride is not licensed for women and must not be used in pregnancy.
Flagship Harley Street and Mayfair clinics commonly charge £600 to £850 or more per session. At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, PRP for hair is from £545 per session, and every hair plan begins with blood tests.
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How women's hair loss differs from men's
Men with pattern hair loss usually lose hair at the temples and crown. Women more often keep their hairline and thin across the top of the head, so the parting widens and more scalp shows under bright light. The Ludwig scale describes this pattern. Our full guide to it is women's hair thinning on top.
The bigger difference is cause. Women's hair responds to changes in iron stores, thyroid function, hormones, weight and stress, and several of these often overlap. A woman with early female pattern hair loss who also has low ferritin and a recent period of heavy shedding needs all 3 addressed. Treating only 1 is a common reason treatment seems not to work.
The causes we look for
Female pattern hair loss, where follicles gradually shrink under hormonal and genetic influence.
Telogen effluvium, a sudden increase in shedding 2 to 3 months after a trigger such as illness, surgery, childbirth, crash dieting or severe stress. It usually recovers once the trigger resolves.
Iron deficiency and thyroid disease, both common and both treatable.
Polycystic ovary syndrome, where raised androgens can thin scalp hair. See PCOS hair loss.
Hormonal change after stopping the pill or around menopause. See hair loss after stopping the pill and menopause hair loss.
Scarring alopecias such as frontal fibrosing alopecia, which destroy follicles permanently and need a dermatologist quickly. PRP alone is not the treatment for these.
What the evidence shows
PRP in women
The 2024 meta-analysis by Yuan and colleagues pooled randomised controlled trials of PRP in women with hair loss. Compared with control treatment, PRP reduced the number of hairs removed on a hair pull test and improved hair thickness and density. The effect on total hair count was less consistent between studies. That pattern fits what we see in clinic. PRP tends to strengthen and thicken existing hair and reduce shedding, rather than restore hair where follicles have gone.
PRP with minoxidil
Topical minoxidil is licensed for female pattern hair loss in the UK and remains a first-line treatment. PRP and minoxidil work in different ways, and many doctors combine them. Our comparison is in PRP vs minoxidil. Low-dose oral minoxidil and spironolactone are sometimes prescribed off-label for women by doctors experienced in hair loss, after assessment.
Our own results
Across our hair restoration work, we report a 32 percent average density increase at 6 months, measured against each patient's starting point with standardised photographs and dermoscopy.
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Why blood tests come first
Every hair plan at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness begins with a blood panel arranged by The Online GP by The Wellness from our Marylebone clinic and processed by an accredited partner laboratory. For women, it covers full iron studies including ferritin, full thyroid function with antibodies, vitamin D, B12, folate, zinc, full blood count and HbA1c, with hormonal markers where your history suggests them.
We read ferritin against what hair needs rather than only against the laboratory reference range. A result flagged as normal can still be low enough to hold back regrowth. Correcting a deficiency before or alongside PRP gives treatment a fairer chance. The full panel and the reasoning behind each marker are in the hair loss blood panel.
Who PRP suits and who it does not
PRP is a reasonable choice if
You have female pattern hair loss confirmed on examination, with follicles still present. You have corrected, or are correcting, any deficiency. You want to add to minoxidil, or you cannot tolerate it. You are prepared for a course of 3 sessions and a review at 6 months, because hair responds slowly.
Another route is usually better if
Your shedding started suddenly 2 to 3 months after a clear trigger, in which case it often recovers on its own once the cause is treated. You have signs of scarring alopecia, such as redness, scale or shiny patches around follicles. You are pregnant or breastfeeding, when many hair loss medicines are not suitable and timing is best discussed with your doctor.
What it costs
Flagship Harley Street and Mayfair clinics commonly charge £600 to £850 or more per hair PRP session, often without blood tests included.
At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, there are 3 ways to begin.
The diagnostic package, from £695, covers consultation, scalp assessment and blood tests, and tells you exactly what is driving your hair loss whatever you decide next.
A single PRP session is from £545.
A course of 3 sessions is from £1,455. This is the schedule most trials use, and it is what we recommend for female pattern hair loss.
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Why women choose The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness
Every treatment is performed by a GMC-registered doctor, and no clinician treats a patient here until they have completed 100 supervised treatments. Diagnosis comes before treatment, with dermoscopy and a full blood panel, so hormonal, nutritional and thyroid causes are found rather than missed. We tell you when PRP is not the answer, and we refer to a consultant dermatologist when a scarring alopecia needs specialist care.
We see patients at 10 Portman Square in Marylebone and the Light Centre in Belgravia. Across our work we report an 87 percent patient success rate and more than 187 five-star reviews. Our full hair guide is PRP hair treatment London, and how to judge any doctor for this treatment is in the best PRP doctor in London.
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Frequently asked questions about PRP for women's hair loss
Does PRP work for female hair loss?
The evidence is supportive. A 2024 meta-analysis of randomised trials found PRP improved hair thickness and density and reduced shedding in women compared with control treatment, although the effect on hair count was mixed.
Is PRP better than minoxidil for women?
They work differently and are often combined. Topical minoxidil is licensed for women in the UK and remains first line. PRP is a useful addition, or an alternative for women who cannot tolerate minoxidil.
Why do women need blood tests before PRP?
Women's hair loss often has more than 1 cause. Low ferritin, thyroid disease and hormonal conditions are common, treatable and can stop PRP from working if they are missed.
How many PRP sessions do women need for hair loss?
Most plans involve a course of 3 sessions about a month apart, then a review at 6 months and maintenance as needed.
Can I have PRP for hair loss while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Many hair loss medicines are not suitable at these times, and timing of any treatment is best discussed with your doctor. Hair shedding after childbirth usually recovers within a year without treatment.
How much is PRP for women's hair loss in London?
Flagship Harley Street and Mayfair clinics commonly charge £600 to £850 or more per session. At The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness, a single session is from £545 and a course of 3 is from £1,455.
This article is for information and does not replace personal medical advice. All treatments at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness are performed by GMC-registered doctors. Reviewed by the medical team at The London PRP Clinic by The Wellness. Last updated September 2026.
