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Exosomes – A Breakthrough Treatment For Hair Loss?

Nov 02, 2022
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Exosomes are showing promise to be the next big thing in hair loss treatments.According to the American Hair Loss Association, approximately 85% of men will have noticeably thinning hair by Read More

Exosomes are showing promise to be the next big thing in hair loss treatments.

According to the American Hair Loss Association, approximately 85% of men will have noticeably thinning hair by the time they are 50 years old. And while there are a number of surgical and nonsurgical options available to treat hair loss, many of these come with a host of undesirable side effects.

Fortunately, there is a new treatment option that is showing promise in the fight against hair loss – exosomes. Exosomes are a type of protein that is naturally produced by our cells. They are involved in cell-to-cell communication and play an important role in a number of biological processes.

Recent studies have shown that exosomes can promote hair growth in both men and women. And because they are all-natural and derived from the patient’s own cells, they are considered to be safe and effective with minimal side effects.

If you are looking for a nonsurgical, drug-free, and all-natural treatment for hair loss, exosomes may be the answer you’ve been searching for.

What are exosomes?

Exosomes are small vesicles (30-100nm) that are released from various types of cells, including skin cells, hair follicles, and fat cells. They are composed of a lipid bilayer that encloses a variety of proteins, nucleic acids, and other molecules. Exosomes play an important role in cell-to-cell communication. When exosomes are released from one cell, they can bind to receptors on another cell and either direct that cell to perform a specific function or transfer information to it. In this way, exosomes can function as either “messengers” or “packages” of information.

How can exosomes help with hair loss?

Exosomes can promote hair growth by delivering growth factors and other signaling molecules to the hair follicle. One of the proteins that is found in exosomes is known as fibroblast growth factor 7 (FGF7). FGF7 is a growth factor that is known to play an important role in hair growth. In a study that was conducted on mice, it was found that FGF7 was able to stimulate the growth of hair follicles and promote the production of new hair. In addition to FGF7, exosomes also contain other growth factors and signaling molecules that can promote hair growth. These include VEGF, EGF, FGF2, KGF, and HGF. These growth factors work by stimulating the growth of the hair follicle, increasing the diameter of the follicle, and prolonging the growth phase of the hair cycle.

Are exosomes a viable treatment option?

Yes, exosomes are a viable treatment option for hair loss. In a study that was conducted on humans, it was found that exosome therapy was able to significantly improve the appearance of hair in those who were treated. The study found that the majority of participants (70%) had an increase in the thickness of their hair, and 60% of participants had an increase in the number of hairs. In addition, the study found that there were no adverse side effects associated with exosome therapy.

Alpha Advantage Hair Loss Treatments

At Alpha Advantage, we offer a full suite of cutting-edge hair loss treatments, including exosomes.

This treatment is highly effective, safe, and fast!

Not sure which hair loss treatment is right for you? Book an appointment or call us to speak with one of our advisors.