September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new staining method shows a special area in the hair's skin layer with lots of proteoglycans.
99 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Methylprednisolone helps skin cells stick together better in pemphigus vulgaris.
31 citations
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December 2021 in “Materials” The gels improved wound healing in diabetic mice but need human trials.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Higher levels of nidogen1 and type IV collagen are found in basal cell carcinoma compared to normal skin.
September 2001 in “Connective tissue” Type XII and XIV collagens help maintain hair follicle structure in bovine skin.
28 citations
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June 2020 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The new ECM patch greatly improves wound healing and tissue regeneration.
9 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Topical PRP cream may improve facial skin by boosting collagen.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Combining surgery with growth factor injections effectively improves hair regrowth and scar management in Pseudopelade of Brocq.
6 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” A special hydrogel helps stem cells heal wounds better by boosting growth factors.
December 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Basement membrane changes are crucial for hair follicle development.
Encapsulating hair follicle cells in a special gel boosts their activity.
15 citations
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August 2019 in “F1000Research” CMG2 and TEM8 receptors have distinct roles in skin and growth disorders, affecting collagen breakdown and growth.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows that cells can divide while attached to stable basement membranes during development.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” GPCRs are vital for wound healing by affecting cell growth and immune response.
7 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PGA-4HGF may help treat hair loss by activating hair growth pathways and extending the hair growth phase.
11 citations
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June 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
1 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research showed that CRISPR/Cas9 can fix mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice, but more work on safety and efficiency is needed.
6 citations
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August 2024 in “The Laryngoscope” PRP injections improve voice quality and are safe for treating vocal fold scars.
November 2025 in “Quality in Sport” Collagen supplements improve skin, hair, and nails, especially with vitamin C and minerals.
27 citations
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September 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Collagenase IV is crucial for hair growth by affecting key growth factors.
October 2024 in “SPIRE - Sciences Po Institutional REpository” Glypicans help hair follicle stem cells differentiate by interacting with specific receptors, influencing hair growth.
4 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” The hair follicle's connective tissue is a key source of a certain collagen in human scalp skin.
1 citations
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January 2020 in “VTechWorks (Virginia Tech)” αCT1 improves scar appearance by changing early collagen structure.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Biomaterials advances” Gellan gum hydrogels help recreate the environment needed for hair growth cell function.
17 citations
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October 2023 in “Molecules” Plant-derived PDRN from ginseng roots effectively heals skin and improves its barrier.
11 citations
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June 2019 in “Tissue & Cell” Hair stem cells produce a protein called COL17A1 that plays a key role in their development and is linked to hair thinning and baldness.
28 citations
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November 2020 in “Polymers” Crosslinked gelatin sponges show promise as skin substitutes for wound treatment.
November 2025 in “Scientia Pharmaceutica” Injectable biostimulators can improve skin by boosting collagen and fat cell activity, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
9 citations
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” Collagen XVII is important for skin aging and wound healing.
80 citations
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March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.