Cell Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: Elixir or Trick?

    June 2023 in “ Stem cell reviews and reports ”
    Yongcui Mao, Pinyan Liu, Jiayun Wei … Jia Yao
    Studysummary This review summarizes current methods, effectiveness, and clinical progress of stem cell therapies for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting their potential for hair regrowth and follicle repair despite unclear long-term effects and mechanisms.
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