January 2025 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” Higher activity in lichen planopilaris is linked to certain immune and tissue genes.
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April 2023 in “Science Advances” CD34+ cells help heal damaged limbs by promoting blood vessel growth.
April 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Blocking the CXCL12–CXCR4 axis may help treat hair loss in alopecia.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Psoriasis involves an imbalance between certain immune cells, and targeting these could help restore skin health.
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January 2020 in “Diabetes” A new therapy sped up wound healing and reduced scarring in diabetic rats.
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Certain immune cells worsen post-surgery gut paralysis by activating a specific immune response.
February 2026 in “ImmunoTargets and Therapy” Tumor immunotherapy can cause hair loss by disrupting hair follicle immunity.
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September 2018 in “Journal of the American Heart Association” EP 2 receptor is essential for heart repair by helping macrophages work properly.
May 2022 in “Journal of Immunology” A parasite molecule can speed up skin healing and reduce scarring.
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different immune cells like platelets, mast cells, neutrophils, macrophages, T cells, B cells, and innate lymphoid cells all play roles in skin wound healing, but more research is needed due to inconsistent results and the complex nature of the immune response.
February 2026 in “Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Alopecia areata involves immune system issues and specific cell types that disrupt hair growth, leading to hair loss.
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November 2014 in “Molecular immunology” Porcine skin is very similar to human skin, making it a useful model for research.
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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 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Benign follicular mucinosis involves immune cells attacking hair follicles.
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October 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The hydrogel treatment speeds up healing of chronic wounds.
November 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” Immune activities and specific genes are important in male pattern baldness.
M-CSF-stimulated myeloid cells can turn into skin cells and help heal wounds and regrow hair.
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July 2019 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” The skin's immune system helps it regenerate and fight infections.
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Leptin-deficient mice, used as a model for Type 2 Diabetes, have delayed wound healing due to impaired contraction and other dysfunctional cellular responses.
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January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” Machine learning and single-cell analysis improve understanding and treatment of wound healing.
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February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Negative Pressure Wound Therapy speeds up wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting skin cell growth.
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March 2023 in “Aggregate” A new hydrogel with micronized amnion helps achieve better, scar-free skin healing.
Stress can cause hair loss and trigger autoimmunity by damaging hair follicle cells.
July 2025 in “Cell & Bioscience” Specific immune cells and pathways contribute to hair follicle inflammation and hair loss, suggesting potential treatments for lichen planopilaris.
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April 2013 in “PloS one” The study found key genes and pathways involved in cashmere goat hair growth stages.
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August 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The subcutaneous fascia is key to fast wound healing and could improve treatments for chronic wounds and scarring.
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June 2023 in “Cells” Exosomes could be a promising way to help repair skin and treat skin disorders.
January 2026 in “Burns & Trauma” RNA modifications help heal wounds and could lead to new treatments.
March 2025 in “Ukrainian Journal of Dermatology Venerology Cosmetology” Alopecia areata may be treated by targeting immune system imbalances.
Enterococcus faecalis delays wound healing by disrupting cell functions and creating an anti-inflammatory environment.