Benefits of Acorn YOU™ Stem Cell Hair Loss Treatment:

Acorn YOU™ offers a personalized, non-surgical approach to hair restoration and hair regrowth.

• Personalized to you – your secretome is produced using your own cultured stem cells
• Regenerative approach – uses naturally occurring cellular signals associated with tissue support and regeneration
• Supports natural hair growth – regenerative components help support the scalp and hair follicle environment
• Supports hair quality and density – designed to promote stronger, fuller-looking hair
• Cell-free final product – the secretome contains factors produced by your cells rather than the stem cells themselves
• Proactive cell banking – collected hair follicle cells may be preserved through Acorn for potential future applications
• Minimally invasive collection – intact hair follicles are collected through a simple plucking process

Who Is a Good Candidate for Acorn YOU™ Hair Loss Treatment?

Acorn YOU™ Stem Cell Hair Loss Treatment may be considered for men and women experiencing concerns such as:

• Thinning hair
• Receding hairlines
• Hair loss at the crown
• Diffuse hair thinning
• Reduced hair density
• Early signs of hair thinning or hair loss

Male Hair Loss Treatment

Men may experience gradual thinning around the hairline, temples, or crown. Acorn YOU™ Stem Cell Hair Loss Treatment offers a non-surgical, regenerative option designed to support the existing hair follicle environment and natural hair growth.

Female Hair Loss Treatment

Female hair loss may appear as widening of the part, diffuse thinning, reduced density, or increased visibility of the scalp. Acorn YOU™ may be considered as a female hair loss treatment for appropriate candidates looking for a personalized regenerative approach. Hair loss has many possible causes, and not every hair regrowth treatment is appropriate for every type of hair loss. A consultation is an important first step.

Your provider will evaluate your hair loss pattern, scalp health, medical history, and treatment goals to determine whether Acorn YOU™ Stem Cell Hair Loss Treatment is appropriate for you and whether it should be used alone or as part of a broader hair restoration plan.

How Does the Acorn YOU™ Process Work?

Acorn YOU™ is different from many other hair loss treatments because your personalized product must first be created from your own cells. The process begins with a consultation at Stratica Dermatology to assess your hair and scalp and determine whether the treatment is appropriate for your concerns.

A small sample of intact hair follicles is then collected and sent to Acorn’s laboratory. Stem cells derived from the hair follicles are cultured and used to produce your personalized secretome. The final secretome is cell-free and contains regenerative molecules released by your own cultured cells, including growth factors, exosomes, cytokines, peptides, and other cellular signals.

Once your personalized product is ready, you will return to Stratica Dermatology for your treatment series.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

At Stratica Dermatology, Acorn YOU™ Stem Cell Hair Loss Treatment is offered as a package of six treatments. Hair growth occurs gradually, so changes in hair quality, thickness, and density are not expected immediately. Hair growth and treatment response can vary from person to person.

Throughout your treatment series, your provider can monitor your progress and discuss your response to treatment, expectations, and whether future maintenance or other hair loss treatments may be appropriate.

Is Acorn YOU™ Stem Cell Hair Loss Treatment Painful?

Comfort can vary depending on individual sensitivity and the treatment method used. Your provider will explain what to expect and may use measures to improve comfort where appropriate.

The initial hair follicle collection involves plucking a small number of intact hair follicles. Acorn describes the collection process as minimally invasive and notes that some individuals may experience temporary scalp tenderness or discomfort. The hairs are expected to grow back following collection.

What Is Secretome?

Secretome refers to the collection of naturally occurring signaling factors released by cells.

The personalized secretome used in Acorn YOU™ Stem Cell Hair Loss Treatment is produced from your own cultured stem cells and contains a combination of regenerative components, including exosomes, growth factors, cytokines, peptides, extracellular matrix molecules, and other cellular signals. Rather than relying on one individual growth factor or ingredient, the secretome contains multiple types of cellular signals that can support the hair follicle environment, natural hair growth, and overall hair quality.

Importantly, the final Acorn YOU™ secretome is cell-free. This means the treatment contains factors produced by your cultured cells rather than the stem cells themselves.

Acorn YOU™ vs. PRP for Hair Loss: What Is the Difference?

Both Acorn YOU™ Stem Cell Hair Loss Treatment and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) hair loss treatment fall within the broader area of regenerative approaches being explored and used for hair restoration, but they are created differently. 

PRP for hair loss begins with a sample of your blood. The blood is processed to concentrate platelets and their associated growth factors before PRP is delivered to targeted areas of the scalp.

Acorn YOU™ Stem Cell Hair Loss Treatment begins with a sample of your intact hair follicles. Stem cells derived from these follicles are cultured in a laboratory and used to create a personalized, cell-free secretome containing naturally occurring exosomes, growth factors, cytokines, peptides, and other regenerative components.

Both approaches use material originating from your own body, but the source and composition of the final products are different. Your provider can help determine whether Acorn YOU™, PRP hair loss treatment, or another hair restoration approach may be better suited to your hair loss pattern, medical history, and goals.

Why Choose Stratica Dermatology for Acorn YOU™ Hair Loss Treatment in Edmonton and St. Albert?

If you’re looking for a hair loss treatment in Edmonton or St. Albert, your treatment journey at Stratica Dermatology begins with an individualized assessment. Hair loss can have many potential causes and can present differently in men and women. Our team assesses your scalp, pattern of hair loss, medical history, and treatment goals before recommending a treatment approach. Depending on your individual needs, your hair restoration plan may include Acorn YOU™ Stem Cell Hair Loss Treatment, PRP for hair loss, or other appropriate hair loss treatment options.

Our goal is to provide realistic expectations and develop an individualized plan rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach to hair restoration. From your initial consultation and hair follicle collection through your six-month Acorn YOU™ treatment series and follow-up care, our team will guide you through each stage of the process.