31/01/2023
Stem cell therapy for hair regeneration is a new and emerging field of research that aims to use stem cells to regrow hair. The idea behind this treatment is that stem cells can be used to promote hair growth by stimulating the hair follicle stem cells to divide and differentiate into new hair follicle cells. There have been some early-stage clinical trials on this therapy, but more research is needed to determine its effectiveness and safety.
Here are some research references:
Wang, X., Li, X., Yang, Y., & Xu, Y. (2019). Stem Cell Therapy for Hair Regrowth: Current Status and Future Directions. Stem Cells International, 2019, 4593757.
Lehrer, M. S., Talbi, S., & Harman, K. E. (2017). Stem cell therapy for hair loss: a comprehensive review. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 16(3), 315-323.
Lee, J., Kim, H., Lee, S., & Song, J. (2018). The effects of adipose-derived stem cells on hair growth. BioMed research international, 2018, 5689679.
Kyei, D., Sinclair, R., & Li, Y. (2017). Stem cell therapy in the treatment of hair loss. Stem cells translational medicine, 6(3), 1036-1044.
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