Transplanted hair follicles can restore function and connect with host tissues.
May 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Wnt in skin cells controls the number of hair follicles by directing cell movement and fate.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A new treatment using skin and hair cells may help heal stubborn leg ulcers effectively and safely.
Injecting a person's own skin cells back into their skin is a promising, safe, and affordable treatment for skin disorders.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HIF-1A may aid hair growth, Backhousia citriodora improves skin, autologous cells stabilize hair loss, infrared thermography assesses alopecia, and a new treatment preserves hair.
101 citations
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists turned mouse stem cells into skin cells that can grow into skin layers and structures.
7 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Tissue Viability” Transplanting a person's own hair can heal chronic wounds in certain skin conditions.
123 citations
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September 1987 in “JAMA” IL-2 treatment causes skin eruptions and other reversible side effects, and may play a role in psoriasis.
16 citations
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December 2004 in “Aesthetic surgery journal” The hand rejuvenation method makes hands look younger by improving skin and filling out tissues.
4 citations
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November 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Cultured epithelial autografts help treat burns by expanding skin cells, but challenges like cost and scarring persist.
June 2024 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Regenerative medicine shows promise for treating skin disorders like hair loss and vitiligo.
April 2024 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” Melanocyte stem cells from non-affected skin in vitiligo patients can become functional melanocytes for potential therapy.
91 citations
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March 2011 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Human epidermal neural crest stem cells can become bone and skin pigment cells, making them useful for therapies.
6 citations
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September 2021 in “AESTHETIC OROFACIAL SCIENCE” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a cost-effective way to improve skin rejuvenation and repair in facial aesthetics.
January 2025 in “Tanzania journal of health research/Tanzania Journal of Health Research” Autologous mini-punch grafting can effectively repigment stable vitiligo, but has some risks and limitations.
January 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Special cells can help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
9 citations
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September 2021 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” Hair follicle stem cells from aged eyelid skin can become corneal endothelial-like cells for potential eye treatments.
July 2024 in “Periodontology 2000” Autologous platelet concentrates show promise in esthetic treatments but need more standardized research.
13 citations
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January 2025 in “Lab on a Chip” Capillary microfluidic wearables are promising for non-invasive health monitoring through sweat and saliva.
3 citations
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August 2011 in “InTech eBooks” The document concludes that skin grafts are essential for repairing tissue loss, with various types available and ongoing research into substitutes to improve outcomes and reduce donor site issues.
November 2023 in “Linköping University medical dissertations” Keratinocytes and adipose-derived stem cells can effectively heal difficult skin wounds.
54 citations
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December 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” PRP injections may improve hair thickness and density in female hair loss patients.
14 citations
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January 2019 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Skin stem cells are promising for healing wounds and skin regeneration due to their accessibility and regenerative abilities.
26 citations
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December 2013 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Skin varies in thickness, color, and features due to complex genetic and cellular processes.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Cytotherapy” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for treating skin issues and improving wound healing, but more research is needed to confirm the best way to use them.
The enzyme Dgat1 is essential for healthy hair and skin by controlling retinoid levels.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Clinics in dermatology” PRP is popular in aesthetic treatments but its effectiveness and safety are still questioned.
4 citations
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May 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma may help with wound healing, hair growth, and skin rejuvenation, but more research is needed to prove its effectiveness.
August 2024 in “Quality in Sport” PRP helps with skin, hair, and wound treatments but needs more research for standard use.
17 citations
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December 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The treatment improved hair color in most vitiligo patients without major side effects.