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April 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review indicates that most studies reported positive effects of platelet-rich plasma injections for treating androgenic alopecia, with no major side effects, suggesting it may be a safe alternative to Minoxidil and Finasteride.
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January 2017 in “Mediators of Inflammation” This review examines current treatments and the potential role of stem cells in cutaneous wound healing, but it presents no new clinical results and calls for more research on mechanisms.
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August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses various types of stem cells used in regenerative medicine, including adult stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and evaluates them based on their embryonic tissue origins to explore new therapeutic approaches.
In a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial, this study found that the botanical-based compound ALRV5XR significantly increased hair regrowth in women with androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium, with no adverse events reported.
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June 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Human hair follicles can provide stem cells for regenerative medicine.