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August 2018 in “BMC Genomics” The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
June 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Excessive scalp massage after using minoxidil can cause hair damage, but reducing massage and using MSC exosomes can help.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists found a new type of skin cell that could help with skin repair and these cells work better with a certain protein.
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September 2020 in “Bioactive Materials” A special dressing called FEA-PCEI can speed up wound healing, reduce scars, and help grow new hair follicles, but only at the right dosage.
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February 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Growth factors help hair follicle stem cells grow and stay versatile.
January 2026 in “Veterinary Sciences” Skin maturation in Dezhou donkey foals involves better barrier function, hair growth, and less collagen production.
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February 2024 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” Hydrogels combined with extracellular vesicles and 3D bioprinting improve wound healing.
January 2026 in “Archives of Internal Medicine Research” PRP, exosomes, and physical therapies show promise for hair and tissue repair, but need more research for optimization.
January 2003 in “Zhonghua shaoshang zazhi” Murine fetal epidermal stem cells can help regenerate hair follicles.
May 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Blocking the HEDGEHOG-GLI1 pathway can reduce keloid growth and may be a potential treatment.
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April 1995 in “Transplantation” Human hair follicle cells can be used to help heal and replace skin.
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August 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” A human serum-enriched medium effectively supports melanocyte growth and activity without using animal-derived supplements.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” SOX18 helps sheep hair cells grow by activating a specific cell growth pathway.
March 2026 in “International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery” Exosome therapies may help with hair growth and are generally safe, but more research is needed.
January 2026 in “Biomaterials” February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Microneedles with extracellular vesicles show promise for treating various conditions with targeted delivery.
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January 2006 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Researchers isolated a new type of stem cell from mouse skin that can renew itself and turn into multiple cell types.
April 2013 in “Cancer Research” SKH1 hairless mice have identifiable epidermal stem cells with specific markers.
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December 2013 in “Stem Cells” Stretching skin increases a certain protein that attracts stem cells, helping skin regeneration.
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.
April 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Exo.Reset® uses extracellular vesicle technology for skin rejuvenation.
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October 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” Different types of stem cells in hair follicles play unique roles in wound healing and hair growth, with some stem cells not originating from existing hair follicles but from non-hair follicle cells. WNT signaling and the Lhx2 factor are key in creating new hair follicles.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists improved how to make skin-like structures from stem cells using special gels and a device that controls growth signals, leading to better hair and skin features.
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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.
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December 2013 in “Phytotherapy Research” Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) extract helps hair grow and could be used in hair products.
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July 2023 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Mesenchymal stem cell proteins in a special gel improved healing of severe burns.
January 2005 in “Journal of Shandong Univenity” Epidermal stem cells are in hair follicle bulge regions, and isolation and culture methods are effective.
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December 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Scientists made skin stem cells from other human cells with over 97% efficiency, which could help treat skin conditions.