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February 2015 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”
A man got six skin cancers within a year after a celltransplant for leukemia but was cancer-free 32 months later; skin checks are important post-transplant.
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February 2019 in “Nature Communications”
The research found that different types of fibroblasts are involved in wound healing and that some blood cells can turn into fat cells during this process.
Transplanting mice skin to humans is not feasible due to immune rejection, but some suggest genetic modification or immune suppression could make it possible. Xenograft hair transplants are discouraged.
Human pluripotent stem cells have been used to create hair and skin, potentially offering a new solution for baldness. A user also mentioned starting finasteride but experiencing unexpected hair thinning.
Scientists have grown natural-looking hair from stem cells, potentially revolutionizing hair growth treatments. Concerns include cost, DHT resistance, and the need for future procedures.
The conversation discusses unconventional and satirical ideas for hair regrowth, including using umbilical cord cells, stem cells, and other humorous suggestions. It concludes with recommendations for more traditional methods like hair transplants or hair systems.
Stem cell hair restoration lacks scientific evidence and is often considered a scam. Effective hair loss treatments include hair transplants, Minoxidil, and Finasteride, but stem cell treatments are not proven.