TLDR Exosomes could help with skin and hair, but more research and better methods are needed.
Exosomes have shown promising effects on skin rejuvenation and hair growth in early preclinical studies using in vitro and murine models. However, only one clinical study has been published, and no FDA-approved exosome products are currently available. Challenges such as variations in purification techniques, and issues with isolation, storage, scalability, and reproducibility hinder the clinical application of exosomes in aesthetics.
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April 2021 in “Pharmacological research” Exosomes can improve skin health and offer new treatments for skin repair and rejuvenation.
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July 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Exosomes from human skin cells can stimulate hair growth and could potentially be used for treating hair loss.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles could help with skin healing and hair growth, but more research is needed.
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June 2018 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Exosomes from dermal papilla cells can help grow hair and might treat hair loss.
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November 2017 in “Scientific Reports” Tiny particles from stem cells help activate hair growth cells and encourage hair growth in mice without being toxic.
