Hair Treatments
Products containing exosomes and extracellular vesicles are used to support the biological activity of existing hair follicles and contribute to hair thickness and density.
Overview
Hair exosome treatment is the application of products containing exosomes or extracellular vesicles to the scalp in order to support hair follicles and the hair growth cycle.
Exosomes are very small structures secreted by cells that play a role in intercellular communication. Through the proteins, lipids and various biological signals they carry, they may influence cellular processes around the hair follicle.
The aim of hair exosome treatment is to support existing, viable hair follicles, help increase strand thickness and hair density, and support the hair growth cycle.
There are clinical studies on the use of exosomes particularly in female and male pattern hair loss, that is, androgenetic alopecia. That said, the scientific data on these treatments continues to evolve.
First, the type of hair loss and the condition of the scalp are assessed.
The method of application may vary depending on the characteristics of the exosome system used. Exosomes can be applied to the scalp with suitable techniques or, in some protocols, combined with procedures such as microneedling.
A topical anaesthetic cream can be used before the procedure when needed.
Short-lived redness, tenderness or mild swelling at the injection points may be seen afterwards.
Appointment
The type and duration of hair loss and the condition of the scalp are assessed together during consultation.
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Hair exosome treatment is especially preferred for;
It is preferred in these individuals.
Mechanism of Action
The biological signals carried by exosomes are thought to support communication between cells in the hair follicle and certain mechanisms associated with hair growth.
Laboratory and clinical studies are investigating the effects of exosomes on hair follicle cells and signalling pathways related to the hair growth cycle. Some human studies have reported increases in hair density and thickness.
The main aim of treatment is not to recreate completely lost hair follicles, but to support the activity of existing ones.
Product Source
The source and preparation of exosome products can differ. In hair applications;
may be used. For example, there is research on exosomes derived from umbilical cord or various mesenchymal cellular sources. Studies have also been published on the effects of autologous extracellular vesicles obtained from a person's own blood cells on hair growth.
Not every exosome product is the same. Source, production method, purification processes, content and application protocol can vary between products.
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Autologous hair exosome treatment is the use on the scalp of products rich in exosomes or extracellular vesicles prepared from the person's own biological material.
In blood-based systems, blood taken from the person is processed to prepare a fraction rich in extracellular vesicles.
Autologous exosome treatment and PRP are not the same. PRP uses platelet-rich plasma, whereas autologous exosome procedures aim to obtain a fraction rich in extracellular vesicles or exosomes.
Indication
A significant portion of clinical studies on hair exosomes focus on androgenetic alopecia, that is, female and male pattern hair loss. However, if the cause of hair loss is;
then the underlying cause must be evaluated first. Exosome treatment should not be regarded as a substitute for necessary medical therapy.
Process
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The purpose of hair exosome treatment is not to create new follicles in place of completely lost ones.
The aim is to support the biological activity of existing, viable follicles and help increase the thickness and density of hair strands.
For this reason, in areas that have long been completely bare and where follicles are lost, hair exosome treatment is not expected to replace a hair transplant.
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There is no standard session protocol in hair exosome treatment that applies to everyone.
Because exosome products and protocols differ, the number of sessions must be planned individually according to the system used.
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Because the hair growth cycle is long, results are not expected to appear immediately.
Changes in shedding may be noticed earlier, while several months may be needed to assess hair thickness and density.
In current clinical studies, results have mostly been evaluated over a period of months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before hair exosome treatment, the type and duration of hair loss, the scalp, hair strand thickness and the condition of existing follicles must be assessed.
While exosome treatments are a promising field, particularly in androgenetic alopecia, current studies are still limited and different products and protocols are in use.
For this reason exosome therapy should be regarded not as a standalone standard hair loss treatment, but as a supportive option that can be planned individually alongside medical therapy and other hair treatments in suitable people.
No. PRP is platelet-rich plasma obtained from the person's own blood. Exosomes are small extracellular vesicles secreted by cells that play a role in intercellular communication. Even when autologous exosomes are prepared from the person's own blood, the resulting product and preparation method differ from PRP.
No. An exosome is not a cell or a stem cell. Exosomes are small biological vesicles secreted by cells, whereas stem cell procedures involve cellular material.
It would not be correct to say that one of these procedures is better for everyone. Clinical experience and scientific data on PRP have been available for longer, while hair exosome treatment is a newer field with ongoing research. Which procedure is appropriate is determined by the type and degree of hair loss and the person's current treatments.
In suitable individuals it can help reduce shedding and support hair density. However, if the underlying cause persists, exosome treatment alone may not be enough. Particularly in androgenetic alopecia it should be considered together with the necessary medical treatments.
No. In people whose follicles are completely lost and who have clear bald areas, exosome treatment does not replace a hair transplant. Its main purpose is to support existing follicles.
No. Exosome products can differ in source, production method, purification, content and concentration. It is therefore important to know the source and characteristics of the product to be used.
As there is insufficient safety data on hair exosome treatment during pregnancy, postponing the procedure until after pregnancy is preferred.
