June 2017 in “Experimental dermatology” This article, a special issue on hair follicle biology and pathology, reports no new research findings.
July 2016 in “Cancer research” This study found that mutant cells in hair follicles can be tolerated or eliminated by surrounding normal tissue, suggesting the potential for wild-type cells to counteract oncogenic mutations.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review explores the complex interactions between hair follicle stem cells and surrounding structures that are essential for understanding hair regeneration, reporting no new experimental results.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This review found that mesenchymal stem cells and their derived exosomes are a potentially safe and well-tolerated treatment for lung healing in patients with COVID-19.
In this study, researchers developed vegan exosome-like vesicles from microalgae that mimic mammalian exosomes, demonstrating promising in vitro, ex vivo, and clinical effects such as improved wrinkle depth and elasticity, making them a potential alternative in cosmetic applications.
April 2026 in “Nanomaterials” This perspective study suggests that plant-derived extracellular vesicles could advance the use of Ayurvedic medicinal plants in nanomedicine by enhancing their therapeutic potential and guiding future research.
May 2024 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” The researchers reported increased ubiquitination of proteins such as the insulin receptor in CYLD cutaneous syndrome skin tumors, suggesting that CYLD dysfunction may affect protein secretion and signaling processes.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Adipose Stem Cell-derived Exosomes may improve hair growth and scalp rejuvenation, with clinical evidence showing increased hair counts and improved hair thickness compared to minoxidil.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Adipose stem cell exosomes may effectively treat atopic dermatitis by reducing inflammation and improving skin health.
October 2023 in “Applied sciences” In this study, Iris germanica L. rhizome-derived exosomes were found to reduce oxidative stress, enhance antioxidant enzyme transcription, and restore cellular function in human epidermal keratinocytes, suggesting potential protective effects against oxidative-stress-induced skin damage.
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses the evolution of platelet concentrates in regenerative medicine, highlighting a proposed function-driven classification that distinguishes three generations of PCs by biological activity rather than development order, with third-generation exosome-based therapies showing superior therapeutic efficacy over earlier formulations.
July 2023 in “JAAD International” This study describes androgenetic alopecia as a common non-scarring hair loss condition primarily influenced by genetic factors and androgen sensitivity, notably impacting psychosocial well-being, especially in females and younger males seeking treatment.
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January 2020 in “PubMed” In this review, researchers highlight preclinical and clinical studies on stem cell-based therapies for hair loss, noting promising early findings but indicating that further robust clinical research is necessary to better understand their effectiveness, safety, and mechanisms.
June 2026 in “Journal of Sulaimani Medical College” This study found that adipose-derived stem cell exosome injections were more effective than minoxidil in improving hair density and diameter in patients with androgenetic alopecia, with high patient satisfaction and manageable side effects.
April 2026 in “Biosaintifika Journal of Biology & Biology Education” This study found that in a fluconazole-induced alopecia-like rat model, a 14-day treatment with hypoxia-induced mesenchymal stem cell exosomes significantly increased TGF-β and PDGF levels, which may improve hair growth and suggests a potential therapeutic strategy for alopecia and other inflammation-related skin disorders.
April 2026 in “The FASEB Journal” In this study, researchers identified exosomal miR-199a-3p as a key factor in the regulation of melanogenesis by dermal papilla cells, finding that it enhances melanocyte proliferation and melanin production, suggesting potential therapeutic targets for pigmentation disorders.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reviews new treatments for androgenetic alopecia, including cell-derived exosomes and investigational drugs, which show potential to improve hair density and quality but require more rigorous and standardized trials to confirm efficacy and safety.
March 2026 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” This study conducted a review of clinical studies from 2020 to 2025 on exosome-based dermatologic therapies, reporting improvements in skin conditions like wrinkles and scars, though with noted limitations such as small sample sizes and potential conflicts of interest.
December 2025 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This review reports that the treatment of androgenetic alopecia is shifting from single therapies to personalized, multimodal approaches incorporating both traditional and emerging pharmacologics, regenerative strategies, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and device-based interventions, with combination regimens showing improved outcomes.
December 2025 in “Clinical Case Reports” The exosome injections were from stem cells and plants, not umbilical cords.
November 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that exosome-based therapy using rose stem cell-derived exosomes may safely induce hair repigmentation in individuals with gray hair, particularly for those with shorter durations of graying and androgenetic alopecia.
August 2025 in “Annals of Medicine” This review discusses recent advances in using extracellular vesicles as a potential treatment for alopecia and highlights ongoing challenges in their clinical application and mass production; no new clinical results are reported.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This case study reported promising hair regrowth in a child with morphea en coup de sabre using fractional CO2 laser-assisted exosome therapy, but further research is needed to validate these findings due to its single-subject design.
April 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that exosomes derived from human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells enhanced the growth of human hair dermal papilla cells by promoting cell cycle progression and activating PI3K and Akt-dependent pathways, indicating potential for hair loss treatment.
In this study, human hair dermal papilla cells were incubated with varying concentrations of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell exosomes or minoxidil, and cell proliferation was assessed, showing significant results compared to the control.
December 2024 in “Drug Discoveries & Therapeutics” This study investigated using baricitinib-loaded mesenchymal stem cell exosomes injected locally in an alopecia areata mouse model and found that this method improved hair regrowth better than baricitinib or exosomes alone, potentially offering a new therapeutic approach for treating alopecia areata.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study, published in the September issue of the Journal, explores challenges and treatments for curly-textured hair, investigating glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists' impact on hair loss and discussing a promising therapy using adipose stem cell-derived exosomes to promote hair growth.
January 2024 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” This research suggests that recent discoveries of signaling pathways in androgenic alopecia may pave the way for targeted therapies, providing potential new treatment options beyond the current FDA-approved drugs, minoxidil and finasteride.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that adipose stem cell exosome treatment may improve hair growth and scalp rejuvenation, outperforming minoxidil and showing promise in clinical trials for hair loss, including androgenic alopecia.
This review examines the potential of stem cells and their derived products, such as exosomes and conditioned media, in improving burn wound healing but presents no new clinical data.