Stem Cells of the Hair Follicular Tissue: Application in Cell-Based Therapy for Vitiligo

    January 2015 in “ Hair therapy & transplantation ”
    Anil Kumar Mohanty
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    TLDR Hair follicle stem cells could be used to treat the skin condition vitiligo.
    The document reviewed the presence of stem cells in hair follicles, specifically focusing on melanocyte stem cells, which are of epidermal origin. It discussed the identification and surface marker characteristics of these stem cells and their potential role in cell-based therapy for vitiligo. The review highlighted the significance of these stem cells in regenerative medicine, particularly for treating vitiligo, a condition characterized by the loss of skin pigmentation. The document did not provide specific data on the number of people involved in any studies, as it was a general review of the topic.
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