Who hasn’t heard about stem cell therapies curing disease, organs being grown in petri dishes, and 3D printing of crucial body parts? It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, doesn’t it? These new therapies promise to cure diseases and help us live longer, healthier lives. But how do you know what’s real and what’s just hype?

Regenerative medicine is a cutting edge and rapidly growing field of medicine with a focus on repairing, replacing, or regenerating damaged tissues and organs. When it comes to skin health, regenerative medicine shows a lot of promise. It could help reverse hair loss, heal burns and scars, improve wound healing, and even slow down aging.

Listen to this week's podcast episode where Dr. Saranya Wyles and I discuss what regenerative medicine is, current available treatments, and the future of regenerative medicine in improving skin health.

Key Takeaways:

- Regenerative medicine involves utilizing the body's natural ability to heal and regenerate.

- Caution and proper regulation are necessary due to the presence of unproven and potentially harmful treatments in the field.

- Ongoing research and clinical trials are exploring the potential of regenerative medicine in wound healing, hair growth, and skin rejuvenation.

- Consumers should seek evidence-based treatments and be informed about the different therapies available.

In this Episode

(4:55) What is Regenerative Medicine?

(8:16) Ethical concerns about Stem Cells

(12:50) The Role of Exosomes in Regenerative Medicine

(15:57) Can Exosomes penetrate through the Skin Barrier?

(18:50) Hair Regrowth and Exosomes

(21:11) Zombie Cells

(27:00) Exploring PRP and Other Therapies

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Download the free eBook 'Skincare Myths Busted' here.

Saranya P. Wyles, M.D., Ph.D. is the Director at Mayo Clinic Regenerative Dermatology and Skin Longevity Laboratory. She is responsible for the planning and execution of the NIH-funded laboratory’s multifaceted preclinical and clinical programs focused on regenerative biotherapies for inflammatory and age-related skin conditions. At Mayo Clinic, she also serves as Associate Education Director at Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics where she is responsible for developing new training platforms in regenerative sciences for the next-generation healthcare workforce.

She is a board-certified dermatologist and completed a Mayo Scholar fellowship at Wake Forest School of Medicine and King’s College London. She has earned a national and international reputation for her diverse and unique expertise via her journal publications and has received several scientific achievement awards, including Young Women Leadership Recognition, The White House Project. Her work was also featured on NBC Today’s Show segment, What are zombie cells, and can they slow aging?

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The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice.