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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 applied 5% minoxidil twice daily post-injection. Improvements were assessed using photographs and trichoscan every 2 weeks.Results
Hair count, hair density, and mean thickness increased significantly on both sides after 6 weeks, while vellus rate decreased proportionally with the increase of terminal rate. No statistically significant differences between treatment groups were found. Minimum side effects were reported, and subjects were satisfied with the results.Conclusion
Combination of ADSC-CM and minoxidil could be a potential agent for hair regrowth. Follow-up research with extensive populations, longer duration, and different study design may be required to confirm the exact mechanisms of ADSC-CM on hair growth.Trial registration
Clinicaltrials.gov, NCT05296863. Registered 25 March 2022-Retrospectively registered, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05296863 .
SUBMITTER: Legiawati L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10441691 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Legiawati Lili L Suseno Lis Surachmiati LS Sitohang Irma Bernadette S IBS Yusharyahya Shannaz Nadia SN Pawitan Jeanne Adiwinata JA Liem Isabella Kurnia IK Kurniawati Trie T Ardelia Athaya A Paramastri Kanya K
Stem cell research & therapy 20230821 1
<h4>Introduction</h4>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.<h4>Objective</h4>To investigate the efficacy of ADSC-CM combined with minoxidil for hair regeneration therapy in male AGA.<h4>Methods</h4>This study lasted for 6 weeks. Subjects were divided into two groups: concentrated and non-concentrate ...[more]