December 16, 2025 | Alopecia Areata
Exosomes are powerful cellular vesicles that instruct cells (e.g., skin cells) on how to perform and optimize various functions. This blog discusses how exosomes can be used to treat alopecia, how the treatment is administered, and what patients can expect from the results.
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Struggling With Hair Loss?
We place a lot of value on hair: A full, healthy head of hair is considered a sign of vitality and youth, while patchy hair or hair loss can make you feel lackluster, older than you are, or ill. Many women connect their hair to their beauty and femininity, making hair loss a much more impactful condition.
It’s no wonder men and women alike seek effective solutions for hair loss. Today, one of the leading treatments is exosome therapy. This promising treatment provides results for a variety of hair loss concerns and causes.
What Is Alopecia?
Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. This term is applied widely to most types of hair loss, depending on the cause. Overall, the most common types of hair loss are called alopecia.
What Causes Hair Loss?
Losing your hair can be extremely frustrating, in part because the cause of these issues can be difficult to pin down. Common hair loss causes include:
- Genetics: Some people have male-pattern baldness or female-pattern hair loss, both of which are inherited conditions.
- Hormonal changes: Certain life changes, such as puberty, pregnancy, or menopause, can trigger hormonal fluctuations that lead to hair loss.
- Nutritional deficiencies: Zinc, iron, biotin, and vitamin D deficiencies can contribute to hair loss.
- Stress: Excessive stress is a major contributing factor to hair loss, as it can trigger certain conditions that cause the hair follicles to enter a dormant state, leading to temporary hair loss.
- Lifestyle factors: Certain factors, such as wearing tight hairstyles like a slicked-back bun, hair treatments like chemical straightening, etc., can contribute to hair loss.
Exosomes for Hair Loss
Exosome therapy is a type of regenerative medicine that improves a variety of physical and aesthetic concerns by promoting the body’s natural healing properties. The world of aesthetics and regenerative medicine has celebrated the use of stem cells and peptides for their regenerative properties, but exosomes are another option that provides benefits and is more easily accessible.
What Are Exosomes?
Exosomes are small cellular vesicles that are released by cells. Exosomes are considered messengers that communicate with cells in the environment to signal various functions, such as repair, expansion, and growth.
A benefit of exosomes is that, while they control cells’ functions, they are not cells themselves and cannot replicate, eliminating certain risks associated with alternative regenerative medicines. Additionally, they are biocompatible and sourced safely, reducing the risk of allergic reactions.
When injected into the skin or scalp, exosomes act as messengers, instructing skin cells to repair themselves, reduce inflammation, and more.
How Do Exosomes Help With Alopecia?
One of the best ways to treat hair loss is to create a healthy scalp environment that supports hair growth. Exosomes achieve this in a few ways:
- Delivering growth factors to dormant follicles, prompting them to enter the active growth phase
- Activating stem cells to stimulate new growth of hair fibers and strands
- Improving blood circulation by encouraging the formation of new blood vessels, which in turn deliver more nutrients to the follicles
- Reducing inflammation and shielding hair follicles from damage to encourage an ideal environment for hair growth
How Are Exosomes Applied?
Exosomes are used in several ways, depending on your needs and your provider’s discretion. They are suspended in a solution that must be either injected into the scalp or applied topically.
Microneedling is an effective method for delivering exosomes to the scalp. This treatment uses tiny needles to create microchannels in the skin (or scalp), promoting blood circulation and exfoliation and priming the area for exosome delivery. Additionally, these tiny channels allow the exosome solution to be absorbed into the scalp more efficiently.
Another method is to inject the exosome solution in targeted areas of the scalp for a concentrated delivery. This can be more beneficial for patients who may have specific areas of hair loss rather than an all-over thinning or patchiness.
Want to Learn More About Exosomes for Alopecia in El Paso, TX?
Dr. Frank Agullo is El Paso’s premier plastic surgeon, providing customized results for a variety of procedures and cutting-edge medspa services, including exosome therapy for alopecia. Call Dr. Agullo today at (915) 590-7900 or fill out the contact form to request a consultation.
