Stem-Cell-Based Anti-Aging Carries Potential Risks, Dermatologist Says
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Anti-aging skin-care products that claim to harness the powers of stem cells are not only questionable in terms of efficacy but also pose potential risks, according to Zoe Draelos, a dermatologist and consulting professor of dermatology at Duke University in Durham, N.C.
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