M-CSF-stimulated myeloid cells can turn into skin cells and help heal wounds and regrow hair.
November 2013 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” Using urinary bladder matrix and platelet rich plasma can effectively treat transplant scars and prevent hair loss.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Targeting PTEN can improve healing in venous leg ulcers.
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December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.
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February 2010 in “Materials” Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
488 citations
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July 2021 in “Cell” Fibroblasts are crucial for tissue repair and inflammation, and understanding them can help treat fibrotic diseases.
425 citations
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June 2020 in “Nature” Scientists created human skin with hair from stem cells, which could help treat hair loss and skin conditions.
260 citations
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January 2020 in “Nature” Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting stem cells.
236 citations
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April 2015 in “Cell” Plucking some hairs can trigger nearby unplucked hairs to grow back more due to a collective response.
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May 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” Microneedles are being used and tested for various medical and cosmetic treatments.