68 citations
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March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Advanced hydrogel systems with therapeutic agents could greatly improve acute and chronic wound treatment.
41 citations
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June 2010 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Smoking harms skin health, causing slower wound healing, more wrinkles, and worsening some skin conditions, but may protect against certain others.
7 citations
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December 2024 in “Antibiotics” Cathelicidins could treat skin issues but face challenges like safety and resistance.
5 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Microthermal wounds heal with less scarring due to delayed collagen production and minimal inflammation.
February 2026 in “MedScien” Mesenchymal stem cells can help delay skin aging and improve wound healing.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt-signaling is regulated differently in skin cells and immune responses during wound healing.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Cosmetics” Milk thistle can protect skin from damage and aging.
83 citations
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June 2020 in “Materials & Design” Sponge helps heal wounds faster with less inflammation and better skin/hair growth.
22 citations
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February 2023 in “Heliyon” The hydrogel significantly speeds up wound healing and supports skin cell growth.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cancer Therapy” Regenerative medicine may help reduce radiotherapy side effects like skin cancer, fibrosis, pain, and hair loss.
9 citations
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Using polymeric micelles to deliver spironolactone topically could improve wound healing in skin affected by glucocorticoids.
January 2024 in “Frontiers in immunology” Histone modification is key in treating chronic inflammatory skin diseases.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Most patients experienced mild to moderate skin problems during a trial for a desmoid tumor treatment.
10 citations
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September 2018 in “Regenerative Medicine” New hair can grow from large wounds in mice, but less so as they age, involving reprogramming of skin cells and specific molecular pathways.
28 citations
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March 2017 in “Endocrinology” Removing vitamin D and calcium receptors in mice skin cells slows down skin wound healing.
January 2022 in “Dermatology Review” Higher IL-31 levels are linked to worse itching in chronic kidney disease patients.
18 citations
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September 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) may help lighten skin and treat hyperpigmentation.
39 citations
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October 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Human alpha defensin 5 helps heal wounds, reduce bacteria, and grow hair on burned skin.
August 2025 in “Scientific Reports” Hair follicle transplantation speeds up wound healing in diabetic mice.
48 citations
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March 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using a collagen sponge scaffold helps stem cells become more like skin cells.
1 citations
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April 2024 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Microneedles combined with conventional therapies show promise in treating alopecia areata.
The ketogenic diet might improve certain skin conditions, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
PRP hair treatment is generally safe but may cause minor pain, bleeding, redness, and scalp tightness, and isn't suitable for everyone.
9 citations
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Kangfuxin (KFX) extract speeds up wound healing and improves skin regeneration.
9 citations
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November 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Shengfu oil speeds up wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
April 2026 in “Metabolites” Chronic skin diseases and metabolic syndrome are linked by shared inflammation pathways.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “JAAD case reports” Using powdered umbilical remnant allograft can effectively treat chronic scalp wounds resistant to traditional treatments.
May 2023 in “Stem Cells International” Different parts of the body's fat tissue have unique cell types and characteristics, which could help treat chronic wounds.
January 2020 in “Modern Plastic Surgery” The traditional method of estimating skin graft success by looking is generally reliable but less so for inexperienced observers and in certain wound conditions.
50 citations
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April 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” New therapies targeting skin neuroimmune interactions could treat neuropathic pain.