LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam #383: Freeze Time—Literally: Bank Your Hair Follicles For Future Skin Renewal, Hair Regrowth, and Even Wound Healing With Drew Taylor
Oct 31, 2025
Dr. Drew Taylor, a regenerative medicine scientist and CEO of Acorn Biolabs, discusses his fascinating journey from professional baseball to pioneering cell banking. He reveals the benefits of harvesting hair follicle cells, which offer a robust source for future regenerative therapies. Drew explains the potential of secretome in wound healing and its role in hair regrowth. They explore the importance of timing for cell banking and innovations that make this process accessible for all, aiming to transform aesthetics and medicine alike.
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87‑Year‑Old Healed With Autologous Secretome
- An 87‑year‑old diabetic with a chronic heel ulcer received a secretome made from his own follicles and closed within a month.
- The case motivated further wound‑care and ulcer studies using autologous secretome.
Exosomes As Communication Packages
- Exosomes are extracellular packages rich in proteins, mRNA and messages, produced abundantly by stem cells.
- Taylor: exosomes are delivery systems; contents determine therapeutic value and must be decoded.
Pair Topicals With Skin Opening
- When using topical exosome/secretome products pair them with microneedling or lasers to reach live cells.
- Taylor: the stratum corneum blocks penetration, so open the skin to improve uptake.