Therapeutic Potential of Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes in Hair Regeneration: A Systematic Review

    July 2025 in “ World Journal of Stem Cells ”
    Neil Poddar, Adarsh Aratikatla, Ashim Gupta
    Studysummary This review highlights that exosome-based therapies show promise for hair regeneration by modulating signaling pathways and enhancing hair follicle regeneration; however, further clinical research is needed due to variability in methods and limited clinical studies.
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