208 citations
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January 2013 in “Lab on a Chip” The Multi-Organ-Chip improves the growth and quality of skin and hair in the lab, potentially replacing animal testing.
February 2017 in “International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology” Human hair follicle stem cells can grow and turn into skin cells on chitosan templates, which may help in regenerative medicine.
23 citations
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September 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Mesenchymal stem cells, especially injected into the skin, heal wounds faster and better than chitosan gel or other treatments.
January 2026 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” New technologies replicate human skin for testing without animals.
Hair bulb cells can create skin-like tissues for potential skin repair.
24 citations
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January 2019 in “Biomaterials Science” The shape of fibrous scaffolds can improve how stem cells help heal skin.
March 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Scientists can now create skin with hair by reprogramming cells in wounds.
40 citations
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June 2019 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” CHIR99021 helps create human skin with hair follicles, offering hope for hair loss treatments.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” The new method using gene-modified stem cells and a 3D printed scaffold improved skin repair in mice.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Collagen scaffolds in cell therapy can transform skin to be more resilient and pressure-responsive.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials” AMFIBHA scaffold significantly healed large full-thickness burn wounds in rabbits and restored skin's mechanical properties.
11 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition” The new GelMet hydrogel can effectively support skin cell growth for tissue engineering.
November 2023 in “npj regenerative medicine” Skin spheroids with both outer and inner layers are key for regrowing skin patterns and hair.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “IET Nanobiotechnology” The scaffolds significantly sped up wound healing in dogs and were safe.
120 citations
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August 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Cytokeratin 19 and cytokeratin 15 are key markers for monitoring the quality and self-renewing potential of engineered skin.
26 citations
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October 2020 in “Biomedicines” Bioengineered skin models help reduce animal testing and advance research in cosmetics and skin disease.
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.
November 2025 in “IECCMEXICO” 3D bioprinting advancements are improving skin regeneration for wound healing and personalized reconstruction.
18 citations
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July 2022 in “Chemistry - an Asian journal” Scientists created a 3D printed skin that includes hair and layers similar to real skin using a special gel.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” New materials and methods could improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “ACS applied bio materials” The new Exo/Gel dressing with stem cell-derived particles helps skin wounds heal faster.
12 citations
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May 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A new skin model from hair follicles is a safer, simpler alternative for skin tests.
48 citations
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January 2018 in “Stem Cells International” Skin-derived stem cells show promise for improving wound healing and creating transplantable tissue.
18 citations
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June 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Human hair follicles can be used to create skin-like tissue for wound healing and drug testing.
May 2024 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” The hydrogel helps skin heal by encouraging new blood vessel growth.
41 citations
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” A special hydrogel helps heal skin without scars and regrows hair.
November 2025 in “Bioengineering” The new method may improve skin grafts and hair growth.
28 citations
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November 2020 in “Polymers” Crosslinked gelatin sponges show promise as skin substitutes for wound treatment.
4 citations
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June 2007 in “PubMed” Engineered skin with specific cells can effectively repair skin and restore its function.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The study developed mouse models to help research and treat hair and sweat gland issues.