Exosomes as Regenerative Therapeutics in Non-Scarring Alopecia: Current Perspectives and Future Directions

    April 2026 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”
    Aishwarya Lakshmi Sekar, Monisha V
    Studysummary This narrative review suggests that exosome-based therapy shows promise for hair regeneration, offering improvements in hair density and thickness with favorable short-term safety in early clinical studies.
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