A Prospective Study of Exosome Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia

    March 2025 in “ Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ”
    Jovian Wan, Soo‐Bin Kim, Hugues Cartier … Kyu‐Ho Yi
    Studysummary This open-label study found that combining exosome therapy with microneedling significantly improved hair density and patient satisfaction for male patients with mild to moderate androgenetic alopecia, with most reporting noticeable improvements and only mild, transient side effects after 12 months.
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