Stem Cell Therapy as a Novel Therapeutic Intervention for Resistant Cases of Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia

March 2018 in “ Journal of Dermatological Treatment ”

Iman Hamed Elmaadawi, Basma S. Mohamed, Zeinab Ibrahim, Said Abdou, Yasmina Ahmed El Attar, Amira M. Youssef, Maha M Shamloula, Atef Taha, Hala Gabr Metwally, Mohamed M El Afandy, Mohamed L. Salem

stem cell therapy alopecia areata androgenetic alopecia bone marrow mononuclear cells follicular stem cells

TLDR Stem cell therapy may help treat tough hair loss cases.

This document explores the potential of stem cell therapy as a treatment for resistant cases of alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia. Several studies have shown that stem cell therapy using bone marrow mononuclear cells and follicular stem cells can promote hair growth and improve patient condition, with positive results seen in most patients. However, more research is needed to confirm its safety and effectiveness, and combination therapy may be necessary. Stem cell therapy has potential as a promising treatment option for resistant cases of alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.

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