Treatments for hair loss vary, but cell-based options may be the future.
17 citations,
May 2014 in “Cell transplantation” Genetically modified stem cells from human hair follicles can lower blood sugar and increase survival in diabetic mice.
November 2023 in “Applied sciences” Pig blood can be used to mass-produce stable, low-cost platelet dry powder for medical use.
45 citations,
August 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Stem cells, especially from fat tissue and Wharton's jelly, can potentially regenerate hair follicles and treat hair loss, but more research is needed to perfect the treatment.
24 citations,
August 2021 in “Biologics” Stem cell therapy shows promise in improving burn wound healing.
11 citations,
October 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle stem cells reduced hair loss and inflammation in mice with a condition similar to human alopecia.
3 citations,
September 2023 in “Skin research and technology” New treatments for skin damage from UV light using stem cells and their secretions show promise for skin repair without major risks.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” T-regulatory cells are important for skin health and can affect hair growth and reduce skin inflammation.
October 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Extracorporeal shock waves significantly improve hair growth in women with female pattern hair loss.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Injecting a peptide-hyaluronic acid mix improved hair growth in men with hair loss and was safe.
July 2022 in “Plastic surgery and modern techniques” Using stem cell-enriched fat injections before hair transplant surgery can result in less hair loss and thicker hair.
51 citations,
April 2020 in “Cells” Special cell particles from macrophages can help hair grow.
10 citations,
September 2021 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth.
7 citations,
December 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Extracellular vesicles show promise for wound healing, but more research is needed to improve their stability and production.
7 citations,
June 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” ADSC-derived extracellular vesicles show promise for skin and hair regeneration and wound healing.
2 citations,
March 2013 in “Hair transplant forum international” Research on "hair cloning" for hair loss shows potential for hair thickening but has not yet achieved new hair growth in humans.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Stem cell therapy shows promise for hair loss treatment, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
August 2024 in “Indian Journal of Skin Allergy” Stem-cell therapy shows promise for skin conditions but needs more research.
June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” iPSCs show promise for hair regeneration but need more research to improve reliability and effectiveness.
May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mesenchymal stem cells could help treat radiation-induced bladder damage but more research is needed to overcome current limitations.
May 2023 in “Stem Cells International” Different parts of the body's fat tissue have unique cell types and characteristics, which could help treat chronic wounds.
March 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” ADSC-Exos with miR-122-5p can help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
263 citations,
February 2020 in “International journal of molecular sciences” ADSCs help in wound healing and skin regeneration but need more research for full understanding.
133 citations,
July 2020 in “Cells” Creating fully functional artificial skin for chronic wounds is still very challenging.
129 citations,
July 2019 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Epidermal stem cells help heal severe skin wounds and have potential for medical treatments.
47 citations,
June 2013 in “Biology of blood and marrow transplantation” Mice with human fetal thymic tissue and stem cells developed symptoms similar to chronic graft-versus-host disease.
36 citations,
August 2022 in “Molecular Therapy — Nucleic Acids” Gene therapy shows promise for healing chronic wounds but needs more research to overcome challenges.
31 citations,
August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The conclusion is that understanding how hair follicle stem cells live or die is important for maintaining healthy tissue and repairing injuries, and could help treat hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome.
25 citations,
December 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” MSCs and their exosomes may speed up skin wound healing but need more research for consistent use.
22 citations,
April 2022 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Hair follicle-derived extracellular vesicles may help heal chronic wounds as effectively as those from adipose tissue.