August 2021 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) can speed up healing in chronic wounds, improve hair density, and act as a natural filler for skin rejuvenation, but its use in hair loss treatment needs more evaluation.
18 citations
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October 2022 in “Biomedicines” Regenerative treatments for vitiligo show promise but need more research for long-term safety and effectiveness.
78 citations
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August 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” New vitiligo treatments focus on controlling immune damage and restoring skin color.
37 citations
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January 2009 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair follicle stem cells can turn into various cell types and help repair nerves.
2 citations
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May 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Collagen XVII is crucial for preventing hair and pigmentation loss by maintaining melanocyte stem cells.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Stem cells can be used to create long-lasting skin cells for treating pigment disorders.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Hair follicle stem cells can turn into many cell types and may help repair nerve damage and have other medical uses.
February 2025 in “Jurnal Kedokteran Brawijaya” Autologous skin cell transplantation speeds up healing and xenografts improve skin color in burn care.
February 2026 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Scientists successfully regenerated functional hair follicles using specific stem cells and mesenchymal cells.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin organoids from stem cells can help study and treat skin issues but face some challenges.
August 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that low-dose acne treatment is most suitable for moderate acne, with high patient satisfaction and low relapse rates.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” Hair follicle stem cells could be used to treat the skin condition vitiligo.
86 citations
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June 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Stem cells from hair follicles can safely treat hair loss.
7 citations
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April 2020 in “Curēus” Combining hair transplantation with microneedling or laser and UV light may help treat tough vitiligo on hands and feet, with microneedling being affordable and easy to learn.
6 citations
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July 2007 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Single-hair transplantation with a Choi hair transplanter effectively hides cleft lip scars in men.
2 citations
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June 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Combining FCS and MPG is more effective for treating stable vitiligo than using either alone.
66 citations
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May 2012 in “Scientific Reports” Scientists successfully created and transplanted bioengineered hair follicles that function like natural ones, suggesting a new treatment for hair loss.
8 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Punch grafting treats vitiligo faster but can cause a cobblestone look, while follicular hair transplantation is slower but looks better and has no side effects.
88 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Using human fat tissue derived stem cells in micrografts can safely and effectively increase hair density in people with hair loss.
41 citations
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January 2020 in “BioMed Research International” Micrografts improve hair density and thickness without side effects.
5 citations
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March 2019 in “Scientific Reports” The technique can isolate cells to help treat skin pigmentation issues.
January 2022 in “Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology” Fat grafting before FUE hair transplantation effectively treats scalp scars.
7 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic surgery” Hair transplantation can successfully treat stubborn alopecia areata.
March 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Autologous cell-based therapies, especially SVF, effectively and safely improve atrophic acne scars.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” The environment around melanocyte stem cells is key for hair regeneration and color, with certain injuries affecting hair color and potential treatments for pigmentation disorders.
66 citations
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March 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Melanocyte development from neural crest cells is complex and influenced by many factors, and better understanding could help treat skin disorders.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” FUE hair transplants are generally safe but require careful planning to avoid rare complications.
32 citations
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July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” New hair transplant methods offer more natural results and better graft survival, with ongoing research to increase donor hair options.
69 citations
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April 2019 in “Biomedicines” PRP and HF-MSCs treatment improves hair growth, thickness, and density in androgenetic alopecia.