Consultant plastic surgeon Mr Ali Juma explores the use of stem cells for treating hair loss in men and women
Stem cells are more frequently being discussed for uses in regenerative medicine and there are new developments in their use for hair restoration. This article will explore a treatment option that is relativity new to the UK to help patients with male patterned baldness (MPB) and female patterned hair loss (FPHL), explaining its mechanism of action and how to obtain successful results.
Stem cellsStem cells originate from different sources, which include embryonic, pluripotent, adipose tissue (fat) and muscles.1 Mesenchymal stem cells, particularly those of adipose tissue origin (adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal/stem cells or ASCs) appear to be an ideal and more practical source to use in regenerative medicine. This is because adult human adipose tissue is in abundance in males…
