Enhancing Quality of Life and Sexual Functioning in Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Therapeutic Potential of Hair Follicle-Derived Stem Cells

    March 2024 in “ Healthcare ”
    Katarzyna Krefft-Trzciniecka, Hanna Cisoń, Alicja Pakiet … Jacek C. Szepietowski
    Studysummary In this study, women with androgenetic alopecia underwent stem cell treatment, which led to significant improvements in sexual arousal and satisfaction, psychological health, and environmental quality of life, but not in physical health or social relationships after six months.
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