Cellular therapy has become most widespread in the past 20 years. A lot of research in this field has shown that stem cell treatment has promising prospects even in the most serious diseases and disorders in the work of the brain.
Stem cells in cosmetology
Areas of use:
- Rejuvenation.
- Removal of scars and scars, post acne.
- Getting rid of stretch marks.
- Treatment of allopecia and hair loss (nonhormonal nature).
Stem cell rejuvenation occurs identically to mesotherapy. The problem zone is first cured by an anesthetic. Then follows the introduction of stem cells by microinjection into the skin where they are distributed and begin the life cycle. Their nature is such that they perform the functions of the already end-of-life cells, producing elastin and collagen. In addition, a large number of new fibroblasts are formed, responsible for the production of giluronic acid. The life span of stem cells does not exceed 9 months, so the procedure for rejuvenation should be repeated.
A cream with stem cells is a myth, although at one time it was actively advertised and was considered a breakthrough in cosmetology. In fact, the use of live stem cells is impossible in the production of cosmetics, because they require special conditions of detention and will simply disintegrate.
The use of stem cells from scars of various origins and stretch marks is also done by injecting. Scar tissue is absorbed due to increased immunity of the skin and its relief is effectively smoothed. Deep scars, on the contrary, seem to be filled with newly regenerated skin cells and aligned within 3-4 procedures.
Treatment with stem cells of alopecia has been practiced for a long time, although reports on clinical trials of this method have not yet been submitted. As practice shows, this procedure is suitable only for violations of the circulation of hair bulbs. Genetic and hormonal factors, unfortunately, even the stem cells of their own organism can not win.
Stem cells in medicine
The method has proved itself well in the treatment of the following diseases:
- Parkinson's disease.
- Multiple sclerosis.
- Diabetes mellitus type 1.
- Ischemia of the lower extremities.
- Oncological diseases.
- Heart diseases.
- Hematologic disorders.
- Diseases of the immune system.
- After burns.
- Complications in the healing of deep wounds.
- Diseases of the brain and nervous system.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
Such an impressive list is explained by the universality of stem cells. The fact is that they are the building material for any tissue existing in the human body. Getting to the site of the damaged organ, stem cells enter into it, performing the functions of damaged cells and contributing to the development of new ones.
Getting Stem Cells
The best source of such cells is embryonic tissue, but aesthetic aspects do not allow this method to be used. Therefore, it is practiced either to take stem cells from the patient's own fluids and tissues, or to cultivate them in the laboratory. Recently, a method of removing cells from the cord blood of a newborn and a placental fluid has appeared.
It is gaining popularity, especially given that growing stem cells from such samples will not only always have the right material to treat the baby himself in the future, but also get cells that are compatible with the body of any of the family members.