22 citations
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March 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
This study found that injecting autologous dermal sheath cup cells significantly increased hair density and diameter in male and female pattern hair loss compared to a placebo for up to 9 months.
2 citations
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”
This study found variable outcomes in hair loss treatment with autologous cell-based therapy using DSCcells, with certain gene markers showing inconsistent correlations with treatment efficacy.
2 citations
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March 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international”
This article discusses the concept of hair cloning through cultured follicular cell implantation but provides no new experimental results; it highlights ongoing interest among hair restoration professionals and the public.
November 2023 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”
This study found that ITGA6-positive dermal sheath cup cells, identified by their superior migratory activity, may enhance cell-based therapy for male and female pattern hair loss by promoting cell migration into hair follicles.
Shiseido's S-DSC hair regenerative treatment in Japan focuses on improving existing hair by thickening miniaturized follicles, not creating new ones. There is limited patient feedback and long-term data available.
Shiseido's S-DSC Hair Multiplication Treatment in Japan is available to foreigners but is expensive and not very effective. Despite past disappointments, there is hope for future treatments with more options in development beyond Minoxidil and Finasteride.