NicholsMD Introduces Acorn YOU™ Secretome at The Hair Lab™ in Greenwich

The Connecticut dermatology practice expands its physician-led, concierge approach to hair and scalp care.

GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NicholsMD, a Connecticut dermatology practice founded by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kim Nichols, is launching Acorn YOU™ Secretome at The Hair Lab™, its dedicated destination for personalized hair and scalp care at its Greenwich flagship. The addition gives The Hair Lab™ team another professional option to discuss with patients based on their hair and scalp concerns.

YOU™ Secretome is created using a patient's own preserved hair follicle cells. Acorn describes it as a cell-free blend of signaling molecules - including exosomes, growth factors, peptides, and proteins - that help cells communicate. These molecules are intended to support the scalp's follicle environment and natural hair renewal, with the goal of promoting stronger, thicker-looking hair and improving hair amount and quality. Because the product is made from a patient's own cells, it offers a highly tailored approach to hair and scalp care.

A Dedicated Destination for Hair and Scalp

At NicholsMD, YOU™ Secretome will be part of the Hair Lab's personalized approach to the hair you want, made simple. A consultation may include a detailed scalp and follicle analysis to help the care team understand a patient's concerns and discuss appropriate options. The Hair Lab™ offers a range of professional and at-home hair and scalp services, including PRP (platelet-rich plasma), HydraScalp treatments, laser hair removal, and home-care products such as Revian. Recommendations are curated by Dr. Nichols and her team for each individual; YOU™ Secretome is one option within that broader conversation.

"We know skincare is deeply personal, and hair care deserves that same thoughtful attention," said Dr. Kim Nichols, board-certified dermatologist and founder of NicholsMD. "We created The Hair Lab™ to give patients a dedicated place to discuss their hair and scalp concerns with our team. Acorn YOU™ Secretome is a compelling addition because it is made using a patient's own preserved hair follicle cells, giving us another distinctive option to discuss as part of their care."

The launch reflects NicholsMD's concierge-level approach across hair and skincare, bringing expert guidance and thoughtful recommendations together in one setting.

Bringing Acorn's Science to The Hair Lab™

Acorn Biolabs founder and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Drew Taylor recently visited NicholsMD to meet with Dr. Nichols and the team and share more about the company's cell-to-secretome platform. "Your own cells will one day be the most important currency in medicine. Acorn exists to collect, store and prepare you to leverage your best cells for future medical innovations," said Dr. Drew Taylor, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Acorn Biolabs. Taylor's doctoral research into hair follicle stem cells became the scientific foundation for Acorn and its YOU™ Secretome product. His visit provided an opportunity for the NicholsMD team to learn more about the product and discuss its place within the Hair Lab's professional protocols. 

Patients looking to support fuller-looking hair, interested in learning more about YOU™ Secretome, or wanting to explore options for unwanted hair can schedule a consultation with the NicholsMD team to discuss goals and available services.

About NicholsMD of Greenwich

Founded in 2013, NicholsMD of Greenwich is the first and only boutique dermatology practice in Greenwich, Connecticut. Led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kim Nichols, the practice has become a premier destination for medical, cosmetic, and regenerative dermatology, offering concierge-level care across three Fairfield County locations. NicholsMD specializes in advanced injectables with natural-looking results, regenerative treatments, and precision anti-aging rooted in science and artistry.

About Acorn Biolabs

Acorn Biolabs collects and stores a person's own hair follicle cells in a short, non-surgical appointment. Those cells produce YOU™ Secretome, a bio-identical regenerative solution that professionals use in skin, hair and scar protocols. Because it's made from the individual's own cells, it's autologous, not donor-derived. Currently used topically in aesthetics, with work underway toward an approved injectable version.

SOURCE NicholsMD of Greenwich