13 citations,
March 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair transplant surgery can rebuild muscle and nerve connections, allowing transplanted hairs to stand up like normal hairs.
66 citations,
May 2012 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists successfully created and transplanted bioengineered hair follicles that function like natural ones, suggesting a new treatment for hair loss.
9 citations,
March 2011 in “Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology” Stem cell therapies show promise for treating various diseases but face challenges in clinical use and require better monitoring techniques.
2 citations,
November 2023 in “Curēus” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) speeds up skin wound healing and has potential in medical and cosmetic uses.
December 2023 in “International journal of multidisciplinary research and analysis” SH-MSCs gel reduced IL-6 and increased TGF-β, suggesting it could treat alopecia.
43 citations,
January 2011 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Stem cells have great potential for improving wound healing, but more research is needed to find the best types and ways to use them.
12 citations,
January 2021 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Epidermal growth factor helps skin and hair regeneration but needs more research for better understanding.
8 citations,
July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Skin cells release substances important for healing and fighting infection, and understanding these could improve skin disorder treatments.
6 citations,
September 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” The treatment might help COVID-19 related hair loss, but more research is needed.
3 citations,
August 2018 in “Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management” Corticosteroid therapy for alopecia areata can cause severe hip bone damage.
January 2018 in “Stem cells in clinical applications” Exosomes show promise for tissue repair and regeneration with advantages over traditional cell therapies.
1 citations,
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Platelet Rich Plasma-Derived Extracellular Vesicles show promise for healing and regeneration but need standardized methods for consistent results.
January 2023 in “Journal of orthopedics & bone disorders” Platelet-rich plasma may not be very effective for bone healing and hair growth due to a substance it contains that blocks these processes.
3 citations,
August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” COVID-19 can cause hair loss, and treatments like PRP and stem cells might help.
January 2023 in “Annali di stomatologia” PRP helps heal and repair tissues in medicine but needs more research for better use.
19 citations,
January 2017 in “Stem Cells International” Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
6 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of regenerative medicine & tissue engineering” The review concludes that innovations in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and developmental biology are essential for effective tissue repair and organ transplants.
January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.
44 citations,
January 2015 in “Development” Human Schwann cells can be quickly made from hair follicle stem cells for nerve repair.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” Nanotechnology could improve hair regrowth but faces challenges like complexity and safety concerns.
1 citations,
January 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” PRP can help treat hair loss but needs standardized methods for best results.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Cytotherapy” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for treating skin issues and improving wound healing, but more research is needed to confirm the best way to use them.
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.
December 2022 in “Nature Communications” Bead-jet printing of stem cells improves muscle and hair regeneration.
1 citations,
December 2023 in “Life” PRP helps skin heal, possibly through special cells called telocytes.
December 2023 in “Aggregate” Scientists are using clumps of special stem cells to improve organ repair.
2 citations,
November 2021 in “Regenerative Medicine” UK stem-cell clinics often mislead about treatment safety and effectiveness, needing better regulation.
9 citations,
June 2020 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” HHORSC exosomes and PL improve hair growth treatment outcomes.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” Stem cell therapies show promise for hair regrowth but need more research to confirm effectiveness.