The Role of Adipose Tissue in Hair Regeneration: A Potential Tool for Management?

• 发表时间: Jul-Sep 2021
• 来源期刊: J Cutan Aesthet Surg
• DOI: 10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_47_19
• PMID: 34908771
• 文章类型: Journal Article
• 作者列表: Nepal S,Venkataram A,Mysore V,Nepal S,Venkataram A,Mysore V

关键词: Adipose derived stem cells; Several recent studies document the benefit of autologous fat (AF) transfer in hair growth. Physicians need to be aware of the potential of this emerging treatment.; adipose tissue; alopecia; fat; fat graft; hair; hair growth; hair regeneration; micrograft; nanofat; stromal vascular fraction; Adipose derived stem cells; Several recent studies document the benefit of autologous fat (AF) transfer in hair growth. Physicians need to be aware of the potential of this emerging treatment.; adipose tissue; alopecia; fat; fat graft; hair; hair growth; hair regeneration; micrograft; nanofat; stromal vascular fraction

Abstract

Human adipose tissue (AT) is a rich and easily harvestable source of stem cells and various growth factors (GFs). It has been widely used hitherto for facial rejuvenation and volumization. Increasing evidence shows that dermal adipocytes are intricately associated with hair follicles (HFs) and may be necessary to drive follicular stem cell activation. Early published data have shown encouraging preliminary results for the use of adipocytes and their stem cells as a treatment option for hair growth. The aim of this review study is to analyze published literature on the effect of fat on hair growth and to summarize the current evidence.