Conventional and Novel Stem Cell Based Therapies for Androgenic Alopecia

The document "Conventional and novel stem cell based therapies for androgenic alopecia" from 2017 discussed the prevalence of androgenic alopecia (AGA), a condition that affects both men and women, leading to decreased quality of life and self-consciousness. Various therapeutic options were available, from prescription drugs to non-prescription medications. However, some of these treatments had significant adverse effects and unknown mechanisms of action. The paper highlighted the potential of new therapies based on advances in stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine. These included signaling from stem cells, dermal papilla cells, and platelet-rich plasma, which were being studied for hair restoration with milder side effects. However, the mechanisms exerted by these factors in hair restoration were still under research.