January 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” New technologies replicate human skin for testing without animals.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Extracellular vesicles show promise for medical use but face challenges in standardization and safety.
192 citations
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January 2018 in “Burns & Trauma” Current skin substitutes help heal severe burns but don't fully replicate natural skin features.
81 citations
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October 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” 3D-printed microneedles improve drug delivery and diagnostics but face scalability and regulatory challenges.
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December 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mast cells likely promote skin scarring and fibrosis, but their exact role is still unclear.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Skin organoids from stem cells could better mimic real skin but face challenges.
17 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Bacterial extracellular vesicles could revolutionize regenerative medicine but need safety improvements.
17 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Ginseng may improve skin health and anti-aging, but how it works is still unclear.
15 citations
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February 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Skin ultrasonography and MRI have advanced, improving cancer treatment and cosmetic procedures.
10 citations
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Photothermal hydrogels can kill bacteria and help heal tissue using light-converted heat.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Composites Science” Cricket nanochitin is denser and stronger than crab nanochitin.
3 citations
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July 2024 in “Cell Proliferation” Blocking TGFβ can help treat fibrotic skin conditions by promoting fat cell formation.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications” Plant-based antioxidants can help heal diabetic wounds by reducing stress, infections, and inflammation.
2 citations
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April 2023 in “Polymers” The study created 3D-printed pills that effectively release a hair loss treatment drug over 24 hours.
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April 2023 in “Preprints.org” SEFFI is a safe and effective anti-aging treatment with few complications.
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January 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Combining CO2 laser with platelet-rich plasma is more effective for treating acne scars than laser alone.
October 2025 in “Preprints.org” Adipose mesenchymal stem cells are best for skincare because they reduce inflammation and are safe and effective.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Human umbilical cord stem cell vesicles may help treat aging and related diseases.
December 2016 in “Chin J Anat Clin” Rat hair follicle stem cells can be effectively isolated and used for tissue engineering.
Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment is effective for hair loss and chronic ulcers.
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September 2023 in “Bioengineered” Brown seaweed oligosaccharides have health benefits and potential uses in food and medicine.
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January 2023 in “Langmuir” Solubility in skin changes with hydration, affecting chemical absorption.
69 citations
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November 2023 in “Heliyon” Future wound dressings will be smart, multifunctional, and improve personalized medicine.
44 citations
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August 1990 in “PubMed” Keratins K1 and K10 are found in the inner root sheath and cuticle of human hair follicles.
43 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratin 10 end domains may increase skin cancer risk by reducing cell death.
41 citations
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July 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The skin's immune system helps it regenerate and fight infections.
25 citations
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” New skin repair methods show promise but need to be safer and more accessible.
23 citations
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May 2019 in “Stem cell research & therapy” iPSC-derived stem cells on a special membrane can help repair full-thickness skin defects.
19 citations
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March 2021 in “Applied Materials Today” Silk gel helps skin heal without scars better than other materials.
17 citations
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October 2023 in “Science Progress” Polycaprolactone and barium titanate composites show promise for use in biomedical applications.