{"id":38998,"date":"2026-01-15T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/?p=38998"},"modified":"2026-02-13T10:36:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:36:02","slug":"msc-scar-treatment-potential-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/2026\/01\/msc-scar-treatment-potential-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Mesenchymal Stem Cells Treat Scars? A Review of Regenerative Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key details<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Current limitations:<\/strong> Traditional scar treatments (surgery, gels, steroids) are often only partially effective. Even after treatment, scars frequently remain, presenting aesthetic and functional challenges for patients.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>New research:<\/strong> A recent review analyzed data from 11 studies using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) or their conditioned medium (growth factors and other molecules secreted by MSCs during laboratory multiplication) for scar treatment. The aim was to determine the effectiveness of the treatment.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Results:<\/strong> Studies reported significant improvements in scar appearance, as determined by patient and physician satisfaction, as well as reduced thickness and better collagen structure, as determined in animal trials.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>More research is needed:<\/strong> Although results are promising, these are preliminary studies. Larger-scale studies and clinical trials are needed to identify the most effective treatment method, as well as whether allogeneic (donor) or autologous (the patient\u2019s own) stem cells could work better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why do scars form and why are they problematic?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scars are a natural part of the healing process, and nearly everyone will develop at least one scar over their lifetime. While most scars fade over time and become almost unnoticeable without causing issues, some develop abnormally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The appearance of a scar depends on factors including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cause, size, location and severity of the original wound.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any treatment received for the wound.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patient age, genetics and health.<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/11030-scars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[1]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some, scars can cause significant distress, impeding normal movement or creating aesthetic issues.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the different types of severe scars?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scars that develop abnormally can be categorised into four main types, each presenting unique functional or aesthetic challenges:<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/11030-scars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[1]<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/Scars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[2]<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Atrophic (depressed) scars:<\/strong> These scars have a sunken, pitted appearance. They usually result from conditions like acne or chickenpox.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Hypertrophic (raised) scars:<\/strong> These scars have a raised, thickened appearance. They do not grow beyond the original wound area, but can make it uncomfortable or difficult to move. They usually flatten and fade over time.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Keloid scars:<\/strong> These are raised, hard, and smooth scars that grow and spread beyond the original wound area. They can affect movement, especially near joints, and are more common in specific ethnicities, including south Asian, Chinese, African Caribbean or Black African.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/keloid-scars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[3]<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Contracture scars:<\/strong> These scars often develop after a burn and cause the skin to tighten. They can make it difficult or painful to move, particularly if they affect muscles and nerves or are located over a joint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the current treatment options for scarring?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment options for scars can be both surgical and non-surgical, and can vary depending on the type of scar. Options range from pressure garments, silicone dressings or gels, and steroids, to procedures like laser treatment, cryotherapy to freeze the scar, dermabrasion (removing the top layers of the scarred skin), and scar remodeling or revision surgery.<a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/11030-scars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[1]<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/Scars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[2]<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/keloid-scars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[3]<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/store.mayoclinic.com\/education\/tips-for-scar-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[4]<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, these treatments are often only partially effective. Patients may need to combine multiple of them to get the best result for their individual situation, creating a critical need for more effective, minimally invasive solutions.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/keloid-scar\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20520902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[5]<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/stmcls\/article-abstract\/43\/12\/sxaf070\/8303929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[6]<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can regenerative medicine and MSCs help treat scars?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerative medicine is exploring how mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can improve scar outcomes. A recently published review article analyzed data from 11 studies \u2013 two on human scar tissues and nine animal studies \u2013 to evaluate the efficacy of MSCs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The studies used two main approaches:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>MSCs:<\/strong> Using the stem cells themselves.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Conditioned medium:<\/strong> Using the growth factors and other molecules secreted by MSCs during laboratory multiplication; this has also been shown to have potential in regenerative medicine.<a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10669946\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[7]<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The method of administration and the source of the stem cells varied, although most studies used stem cells derived from fat (adipose). All studies compared the effects of the treatment against a control group.<a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/stmcls\/article-abstract\/43\/12\/sxaf070\/8303929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[6]<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What did the studies find?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the review authors, results were consistently positive across the board. Key findings included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Visual improvements:<\/strong> All seven studies reporting on the visual appearance of scarring found improvements.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Patient satisfaction:<\/strong> the two in-human clinical trials, one on atrophic acne scars and one on stretch marks, reported higher patient and physician assessed satisfaction rates compared to control groups.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Structural changes:<\/strong> Eight studies objectively assessed scar thickness, volume and weight. They all found objective improvements compared to the control groups, validating the visual findings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are stem cell scar treatments available now?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the initial results are promising, these are early preliminary studies. The authors of the review note that the studies varied significantly in scar type, treatment method and stem cell source, and were limited by short follow-up periods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Researchers are also still determining whether allogeneic (donor) or autologous (the patient\u2019s own) stem cells would be most effective. Because scar types vary so widely, different scars may require different treatment protocols or cell sources.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to future treatments may hinge on having access to various sources of stem cells. Preserving stem cells from cord blood, which are available only in the first minutes after birth, could mean your child may have access to these potential therapies. To learn how you could preserve their umbilical cord stem cells, fill in the form below to request our free info kit.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">References<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/11030-scars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[1] Cleveland Clinic (2021).\u00a0<i>Scars: Treatment and Cause<\/i>. https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/11030-scars<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/Scars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[2] NHS (2019). <i>Scars &#8211; Overview<\/i>. https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/Scars\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/keloid-scars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[3] NHS (2022).\u00a0<i>Keloid scars<\/i>. https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/keloid-scars\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/store.mayoclinic.com\/education\/tips-for-scar-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[4] Mayo Clinic Store. (2025).\u00a0<i>Tips for Scar Management<\/i>. https:\/\/store.mayoclinic.com\/education\/tips-for-scar-management\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/keloid-scar\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20520902\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[5] Mayo Clinic. <i>Keloid scar &#8211; Diagnosis and treatment<\/i>. https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/keloid-scar\/diagnosis-treatment\/drc-20520902<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/stmcls\/article-abstract\/43\/12\/sxaf070\/8303929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[6] Hansen, L., et al. (2025) Mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for scarring: a systematic review of clinical and preclinical studies. <em>Stem Cells<\/em>, Volume 43, Issue 12, December 2025. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/stmcls\/sxaf070<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC10669946\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[7] V Smolinsk\u00e1, M Boh\u00e1\u010d and \u013d Dani\u0161ovi\u010d (2023). Current Status of the Applications of Conditioned Media Derived from Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Regenerative Medicine.\u00a0<i>Physiological Research<\/i>, pp.S233\u2013S245. doi:https:\/\/doi.org\/10.33549\/physiolres.935186<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;down-arrow&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#bd144f&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;RWP&#8221; 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Even after treatment, scars frequently remain, presenting aesthetic and functional challenges for patients. New research: A recent review analyzed data from 11 studies using mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) or their conditioned medium (growth factors and other molecules secreted by MSCs [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":39000,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Most people know what it\u2019s like to feel sadness. But when feeling down persists for weeks, or even months, it can be a sign of a mental health condition, like depression.<\/p><p>Although today people are well versed and more understanding of depression, some sufferers still find it difficult to find treatments.<\/p><h3>What is depression?<\/h3><p>Depression is a common mental health condition. It is characterised by low mood, feelings of hopelessness, losing interest in things which previously brought a sense of enjoyment, and feeling tearful.<\/p><p>Depression can also manifest in physical ways. Sleeping poorly, feeling tired, experiencing aches, pains, a diminished appetite, and decreased libido can all be impacts of depression. The symptoms range from mild to severe. In mild cases, a persistent low mood may be the cause, while severe cases may result in suicidal feelings or a desire to self harm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/mental-health\/conditions\/depression-in-adults\/overview\/\">[1]<\/a>.<\/p><p>Sometimes the causes of depression can be obvious, such as a bereavement or a traumatic event. Other times there might be no known cause, although family history could be the reason. Whatever the reason, once a person has identified they may be depressed, they should go and see their GP.<\/p><h3>What treatments are available?<\/h3><p>There are a plethora of treatments for depression that a doctor can prescribe, from talking therapies to pharmaceutical medications to exercise and more. Sometimes the GP may recommend one treatment or a combination of treatments but they will help support patients and signpost them to services which can bolster their support network.<\/p><p>The good news is that depression is among the most treatable mental health disorders.\u00a0 Between 80% and 90% percent of people with depression eventually respond well to treatment. Almost all patients gain some relief from their symptoms <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/patients-families\/depression\/what-is-depression#:~:text=Depression%20is%20among%20the%20most,some%20relief%20from%20their%20symptoms.\">[2]<\/a>.<\/p><h3>Treatment Resistant Depression<\/h3><p>For those with major depressive disorder, however, treatment can be harder to find. With up to one third of adults with the condition failing to respond to treatment, new avenues and treatments are being sought.<\/p><p>\u201cAlthough there is some disagreement as to how to define treatment-resistant depression, a patient is generally considered to have it if the individual hasn\u2019t responded to adequate doses of two different antidepressants taken for a sufficient duration of time, which is usually six weeks,\u201d explains Jaskaran Singh, M.D., Senior Director of Neuroscience, Janssen Pharmaceuticals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnj.com\/health-and-wellness\/4-facts-about-treatment-resistant-depression\">[3]<\/a>.<\/p><p>The theory that depression may have causes currently unknown by scientists is one theory researchers are exploring to try and combat resistance to treatment.<\/p><p>\u201cOne of the more modern theories is that depression creates inflammation in the brain, or that inflammation in the brain creates depression. Traditional antidepressants only affect neurotransmitters, so this may be why some patients don\u2019t respond to them.\u201d\u00a0 says Alexander Papp, M.D., a psychiatrist at UC San Diego Health <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnj.com\/health-and-wellness\/4-facts-about-treatment-resistant-depression\">[4]<\/a>.<\/p><p>Whether or not this is the case, researchers are still trying to find solutions to Treatment Resistant Depression.<\/p><h3>The Potential of Cord Blood Therapy<\/h3><p>One study using umbilical cord blood cells delivered promising results. The study administered concentrated umbilical cord blood cells at a dose of 250 million cells via weekly injections over 4 weeks with 1 week intervals, to women who suffered with Treatment Resistant Depression.\u00a0 The results were tested against a control group who received a placebo.<\/p><p>The study found that the therapeutic potential of umbilical cord blood cell concentrate can be used to overcome treatment resistance formed in depressive patients <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7087609\/\">[5]<\/a>. Other studies have also found that cellular therapies may have a role in combating Treatment Resistant Depression <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1999-4923\/15\/3\/814\">[6]<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8474995\/\">[7]<\/a>.<\/p><p>These studies give hope for finding new treatments. With the help of umbilical cord blood cells, those suffering from Treatment Resistant Depression may one day find relief from the debilitating illness affecting their day to day lives.<\/p><p>If you think you may be suffering from depression please speak to your GP.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Organisations who can help if you need someone to talk to:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Samaritans: Call 116 123 - It\u2019s FREE and available 24\/7<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Shout 85258: text SHOUT to 85258 - It\u2019s FREE and available 24\/7<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>CALM: Call 0800 58 58 58 or use their webchat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecalmzone.net\/get-support#open-calmbot\">here<\/a>.\u00a0 The helpline and webchat are both open 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year.<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55,60,87,9280],"tags":[9252,9248],"class_list":["post-38998","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-news","category-stem-cell-news","category-stem-cell-therapies","tag-blog","tag-stem-cell-therapy"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38998","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38998"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38998\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39004,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38998\/revisions\/39004"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38998"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38998"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cells4life.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38998"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}