Medical treatment

PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment

Q: I wanted to ask about PRP treatment and this is how it works: 

A sample of the patient's blood is drawn. The blood is then processed in a centrifuge to separate the platelets from other blood components. The concentrated platelet-rich plasma is then injected into the area needing treatment. The injected PRP stimulates the body's natural healing process by releasing growth factors and other proteins that promote tissue regeneration, collagen production, and inflammation reduction. 

Is this allowed? Because I have acne scars... and I don't know if its allowed or not. 

Aafiyah Healing, Bodytalk & Reiki

Q: With regards to the permissibility of using Aafiyah Healing, Bodytalk & Reiki as alternate healing/treatment, the treatment which is of great concern is one which is carried out by a practitioner abroad. 

All she requires are names of patients, other family members and maybe a few other details. 

There are no one on one consultations, to the extent she can tell things about patients and their problems even whilst the patient is asleep.

Bacteria used in a probiotic

Q: The question is related to the bacteria used in a probiotic. 

Many years ago, a one time collection using an oral swab - like how a covid test is done - was obtained from a living infant. The bacteria was then isolated, identified, purified and mass produced after this single collection. 

The bacteria in this specific probiotic do not contain any human material or DNA. Bacteria don't come from humans. It is a separate entity so to speak. They are not part of the human body. 

Is it permissible to consume this medication?

PRP (platelet rich plasma) treatment for hair growth

Q: There is currently a hair growth treatment that is being offered for people who suffer from serious hair loss. 

In the treatment, blood cells are taken from a person with healthy hair (not your blood cells but from someone else). These cells are then genetically modified in a lab and mixed with a serum which is applied onto your head. They then do micro needling which allows the serum to get into your scalp. 

During the process of the treatment, you are also required to use a minoxidil spray every night. 

Is the above treatment permissible to use?

Female going to a male naturopath

Q: I am a female and went to a male naturopath and he checked my pulse which I thought he won't and felt really bad about it as a ghair mahram touched me. But now I really need treatment and haven't heard of a female naturopath. Is it okay for me to go to the male and is it fine if he touches my hand to check my pulse?