NicholsMD Launches Acorn YOU Secretome at Greenwich Hair Lab

NicholsMD, a Connecticut dermatology practice founded by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kim Nichols, launched Acorn YOU Secretome at The Hair Lab, its hair and scalp care destination at its Greenwich flagship, PR Newswire reported on October 14, 2026. The addition gives The Hair Lab team another professional option to discuss with patients based on their hair and scalp concerns.

What Acorn YOU Secretome Does at The Hair Lab

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.

At NicholsMD, YOU Secretome will be part of the Hair Lab's personalized approach. 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 PRP (platelet-rich plasma), HydraScalp treatments, laser hair removal, and home-care products such as Revian, with recommendations curated by Dr. Nichols and her team.

"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."

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.

NicholsMD's Greenwich Footprint

NicholsMD of Greenwich moved all Greenwich appointments to a new flagship location at 32 Field Point Road, Greenwich, CT in June 2025, according to akta.pro company records. Dr. Kim Nichols opened NicholsMD of Greenwich in 2013 and has since expanded by opening SkinLab by NicholsMD and NicholsMD of Fairfield, growing from a single location to three complete skincare destinations across Fairfield County. The practice has donated over $150,000 across 9 years to community organizations through the CARES Program.

Earlier Launches at the Greenwich Flagship

NicholsMD of Greenwich opened its new flagship location at 32 Field Point Road in Greenwich, Connecticut on June 22, 2026, marking a milestone in its 13-year history, PR Newswire reported. In July 2026, the practice launched The Hair Lab, a specialized hair restoration, scalp health, and hair removal center at the new flagship. In September 2026, NicholsMD opened The Brewtique, an in-house coffee shop at the flagship offering complimentary Partners Coffee and Harney & Sons teas.