Combination of adipose-derived stem cell conditioned media and minoxidil for hair regrowth in male androgenetic alopecia: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Treatments for AGA have yet to produce satisfactory outcomes and may cause intolerable side effects. Recent studies have reported that adipose tissue-derived stem cell conditioned media (ADSC-CM) could induce hair growth and regeneration.

Objective

To investigate the efficacy of ADSC-CM combined with minoxidil for hair regeneration therapy in male AGA.

Methods

This study lasted for 6 weeks. Subjects were divided into two groups: concentrated and non-concentrated ADSC-CM. Scalp was divided vertically in half before intradermal injection was administered from the frontal region of the scalp toward the vertex with a 30G needle, spaced about 1 cm apart. Treatment side received 2 ml of ADSC-CM; the other side was given 2 ml of NaCl 0.9% as placebo. Patients ap

SUBMITTER: Legiawati L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10441691 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature