November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”
This review article evaluates the effectiveness of autologous fat transplantation in regenerative medicine and rejuvenation, highlighting its biocompatibility and non-immunogenic properties as a facial filler, and notes the variable outcomes based on adipose tissue size.
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology”
This study suggests that hair follicle mesenchymal stem cells may alleviate small intestinal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats by promoting angiogenesis, reducing apoptosis, and enhancing intestinal stem cell expression.
This study found that hair follicle stem cells, when transplanted in a rat model of ischaemic stroke, migrated to affected areas, expressed neuron-specific markers, and reduced infarct volume, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits.
This study found that transplanted hair follicle-associated pluripotent stem cells in mice differentiated into keratinocytes and stimulated hair growth by producing mature hair shafts.
Stem cell hair transplants are not FDA approved and remain theoretical, with concerns about effectiveness and safety. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are still the main options, while hair cloning and new drug cures are likely years away.
Stem cell hair transplants use stem cells from fat tissue to reactivate inactive hair follicles, but results are inconsistent and not widely shared. Traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil often show better results.
Stem cell hair transplants are not yet viable, and users suggest traditional treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants. Some mention verteporfin but note its alcohol restrictions.
Stem-cell hair transplants could potentially create thousands of grafts from a single donor graft, offering a solution for hair loss with DHT-resistant hair. Companies like Stemson Therapeutics and OrganTech are working on this technology, which may become available in the future, possibly reducing the cost and making it widely accessible.
The conversation discusses the legitimacy of hair stem celltransplants, with skepticism about their effectiveness and claims of infinite grafts. Some users mention alternative treatments like verteporfin and share experiences with different clinics and doctors.
Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.
Can a hair transplant be combined with other treatments?Clinics commonly say a transplant is combined with other treatments, most often minoxidil, finasteride or PRP, but the evidence behind each add-on differs. Some of the add-ons offered, such as stem-cell or exosome products, are not approved treatments for hair loss.
Can PRP be combined with a hair transplant?Providers routinely offer PRP alongside a hair transplant and most say it speeds healing and supports graft survival; the published human studies are small and mixed, so the size of any benefit is unsettled.