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    GlossaryPluripotent Stem Cells

    cells that can develop into nearly any cell type

    Pluripotent Stem Cells (PSCs) are a type of stem cell that have the ability to develop into almost any cell type in the body, including skin, hair, and organ cells. This makes them incredibly valuable for medical research and regenerative medicine, as they can potentially be used to repair or replace damaged tissues and treat various conditions, including alopecia.

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      community How soon is hair clone? Next five years?!

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair cloning is humorously discussed as always being 5-7 years away, with skepticism about its near-term availability. Gene editing to reactivate dormant follicles is suggested as a more likely solution within the next ten years.

      community This guy claims stem cells fixed his balding

      in Is this regrowth?  327 upvotes 2 years ago
      A man who claimed to have regrown his hair using stem cell treatment, sparking a debate about its effectiveness and cost. Some users suggested he might be using other treatments or substances, while others shared their own experiences with stem cell therapy for hair loss.