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Among the newer hair treatments available in India, QR678 has generated interest — and confusion, given the conflicting information online about what it is and how it compares with options like PRP. At The Skin Firm — a skin, hair and laser clinic at NIBM Mohammed Wadi — Dr. Karishma Singh, Skin & Aesthetic Specialist and Founder, explains what is known about QR678, how it is described to work, and who may consider it.
What Is QR678?
QR678 is described by its makers as a patented formulation of peptides and growth factors intended to stimulate hair follicle activity. Unlike PRP, which derives its growth factors from your own blood through centrifugation, QR678 is a pre-formulated product, so it does not need a blood draw. The published independent evidence for QR678 is limited, whereas PRP has a longer documented history, so expectations should be realistic. QR678 is an injectable medical treatment, and the doctor who performs it is confirmed at the consultation.
How QR678 Works to Stimulate Hair Regrowth
QR678 is injected into the scalp using a fine needle, similar to the technique used for mesotherapy and PRP. It is described as acting on dormant or miniaturised hair follicles, such as those shrunk by androgenetic alopecia or other causes. Claims that it prolongs the growth phase or improves blood supply come mainly from the product's makers, and independent clinical evidence is limited. Results vary, and it is not a guaranteed solution.
QR678 vs PRP: How Do They Compare?
- Source of Growth Factors: QR678 uses a laboratory-formulated, standardised solution. PRP uses growth factors derived from the patient's own blood.
- Preparation Process: QR678 requires no blood draw or centrifugation, allowing a more streamlined session. PRP requires blood collection and processing before injection.
- Consistency: QR678 is a pre-formulated product, whereas PRP's concentration can vary slightly depending on individual blood composition and preparation technique.
- Clinical Evidence Base: PRP has a longer, more extensively documented history in dermatological literature. QR678 is a newer formulation with a smaller body of independent published evidence.
- Typical Session Plan: The number and spacing of sessions varies by patient and is advised at the consultation.
- Suitability: Both are sometimes considered for early-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium. The assessment of your specific hair loss pattern at the consultation determines which option, if any, is appropriate.
What to Expect During a QR678 Session
The length of a QR678 session depends on the area treated. A numbing cream may be used on the scalp beforehand. The injections are delivered across the affected area using a fine needle, similar in sensation to mesotherapy or PRP injections. Because there is no blood draw, there is no preparation step as there is with PRP. Mild scalp tenderness or small bumps at injection sites are common afterwards, and the doctor will advise on aftercare, including when to wash your hair or massage the scalp.
How Many Sessions and What Results to Expect
The number and spacing of QR678 sessions is advised at the consultation based on your hair loss pattern, its cause and your response. Hair growth takes months because of the hair growth cycle, and individual results vary based on the underlying cause and severity of hair loss, overall health and consistency with the recommended schedule. At the consultation, a trichoscopy examination of your hair loss pattern is used to set realistic expectations, rather than promising uniform results.
Who Should Consider QR678 Treatment?
QR678 is sometimes considered for early to moderate androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss) or telogen effluvium (diffuse shedding), where follicles remain present but have miniaturised or become dormant. Where follicles have been inactive for a long time, such as in advanced, long-standing bald patches, results are likely to be limited, as the treatment acts on existing follicles rather than creating new ones. A trichoscopy assessment helps determine whether QR678, PRP, GFC therapy, a combination or another approach suits your hair loss pattern and stage. More at: QR678 treatment in Pune, or explore our broader hair loss treatment options at hair loss treatment in Pune.
How The Skin Firm Approaches QR678 Treatment
Hair treatments need an accurate initial diagnosis before any specific formulation is chosen. At The Skin Firm, a trichoscopy examination and medical history review are done at the consultation before QR678 is discussed, and the doctor who performs the injections is confirmed at that visit.
Book Your QR678 Consultation at The Skin Firm
If you are exploring hair treatment options, a consultation at The Skin Firm includes an assessment of whether QR678 suits your hair loss pattern. Book a consultation at The Skin Firm, Mohammed Wadi, South Pune.
Book Your Consultation at The Skin Firm
Ready to start your skin care journey? Visit The Skin Firm in Mohammed Wadi, South Pune, to discuss personalised skin care with our doctors.
Contact The Skin Firm
- 1st Floor, Society Gate 1, Plot no.1, NIBM Post Office Rd, opp. Tribeca Highstreet, Mohammed Wadi, Pune 411060
- +91 8308669966
- hello@theskinfirm.in
- Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Monday: Closed
- Appointment Policy: Please arrive 15 minutes early. 24-hour cancellation notice required.
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