Category: News

Do you suffer from hair loss?

If so, you may have heard of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy. It is a relatively new treatment for hair loss that is gaining popularity due to its effectiveness.PRP hair restoration

So, what is PRP, and how does it work to help with hair loss? PRP is a procedure that harnesses the healing properties of your own blood plasma. A sample of your blood is taken and processed in a centrifuge to separate the plasma from the other components. The plasma is then injected into the scalp to promote hair growth.

How does PRP work? Platelets are tiny cells found in your blood that contain important proteins and growth factors. When injected into the scalp, these growth factors stimulate the dormant hair follicles, encouraging them to start producing thicker, healthier hair. In addition, the platelets also stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which can help to strengthen and rejuvenate the scalp.

PRP has been found to be extremely effective for certain types of hair loss. It is especially helpful for those suffering from androgenic alopecia, also known as female or male pattern baldness.  Recently, new studies are also showing PRP as an effective adjunct to treatment for scarring types of hair loss such as lichen planopilaris, frontal fibrosing alopecia, and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA). Studies have show that PRP treatments can help to reduce shedding and increase the thickness of existing hairs.

Meet Brittanya Limone, MD FAAD!

This month, Uderm welcomes a new physician! Meet Brittanya Limone, MD FAAD!

Dr. Limone is a board-certified dermatologist with extensive training in medical, pediatric, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. She received her medical doctorate, along with academic and leadership scholarships and coursework honors, from the Loma Linda University School of Medicine in Loma Linda, CA. She then completed her internal medicine internship at the University of California in Riverside prior to completing her dermatology residency at the Loma Linda University Medical Center.

Dr. Limone has been active in research with over 15 peer-reviewed publications in journals such as JAAD Case Reports, Dermatitis, Pediatric Dermatology, and the Federal Practitioner. She has presented at national conferences and has been actively involved in medical student education and mentorship.

Dr. Limone is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology and maintains membership at the American Academy of Dermatology, the Society of Pediatric Dermatology, and the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society.

Prior to medicine, Dr. Limone obtained an undergraduate degree in business administration from Southern Adventist University and a masters degree in bioethics at Loma Linda University. Outside of medicine, Dr. Limone enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and dog as well as writing, hiking, hobby photography, and home décor/DIYs.

 

Brittanya, Limone, MD FAAD