Mechanisms and Clinical Progress of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Their Derivatives in the Treatment of Hair Loss

    August 2025 in “ Stem Cell Research & Therapy ”
    Jiale Zhang, Feng Chen, Yue Hu, Xianling Cong
    Studysummary This review examines adipose-derived stem cells as a promising therapy for alopecia but reports no new clinical results, discussing their potential mechanisms and the challenges faced in treatment development.
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