June 2017 in “Experimental dermatology” Skin has a larger surface area than thought, certain skin cells improve skin flap survival, better trials for skin conditions in children are needed, Stevens-Johnson syndrome rates vary by age and race, and better skin barrier function may reduce inflammation in the elderly.
5 citations
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September 2017 in “PubMed” A new type of amniotic tissue graft improves wound healing better than other grafts.
3 citations
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January 2020 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” A new treatment using skin and hair cells may help heal stubborn leg ulcers effectively and safely.
88 citations
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April 1981 in “Molecular and cellular biochemistry”
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fat-derived stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and biomaterials show promise for healing chronic skin wounds and improving soft tissue with few side effects.
10 citations
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August 2020 in “Current protocols in stem cell biology” Scientists developed a way to create skin and hair cells from human stem cells, which could help treat burns and restore hair.
August 2016 in “KU ScholarWorks (The University of Kansas)” Using Wharton's jelly stem cells and scaffolds can help regenerate skin and hair.
19 citations
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April 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” SVF cell transplantation improves skin regeneration safely.
May 2005 in “Zhonghua chuangshang guke zazhi” Human hair keratin can help nerve regeneration and is a promising material for nerve repair.
4 citations
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January 2000 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Hair follicles help wounds heal faster, especially in active growth phase skin.
10 citations
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May 2009 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Technique effectively reconstructs large scalp defects with minimal hair loss and visible scarring.
3 citations
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May 2021 in “Archiv der Pharmazie” SUN11602 and ONO-1301 could help in skin healing and creating artificial skin.
January 2020 in “Open University of Cape Town (University of Cape Town)” Efficient culture methods are needed to keep human keratinocytes undifferentiated for hair follicle induction.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Growing dermal papilla cells in 3D improves their ability to help form new blood vessels.
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.
7 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Occipital donor sites for skin grafts heal faster, hurt less, look better, and have fewer complications than femoral sites.
11 citations
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January 2025 in “Regenerative Therapy” Tissue-engineered scaffolds help heal difficult wounds by supporting cell growth and repair.
54 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Advances in mechanobiology and immunology could lead to scarless wound healing.
41 citations
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” A special hydrogel helps heal skin without scars and regrows hair.
Various substances, quitting smoking, and certain topical applications can enhance the survival of skin flaps used in surgery. Oxygen-free radicals play a role in tissue injury, but certain treatments can have beneficial effects.
19 citations
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January 2007 in “Journal of medical investigation” GFP transgenic mice help study cell origins in skin grafts.
January 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” The authors suggest using scalp hair follicles for beard reconstruction to improve results and reduce surgery time and patient discomfort.
6 citations
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July 2013 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” Using thigh skin, doctors successfully rebuilt a woman's scalp after removing a large tumor, with no tumor return after 8 months.
11 citations
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August 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Adipose-derived stem cells show potential for skin rejuvenation and wound healing but require more research to overcome challenges and ensure safety.
January 2022 in “Journal of Orthopedic Practice” The modified skin board with channels improves skin graft knife performance.
A comprehensive human skin cell atlas was created to better understand skin biology and disease.
17 citations
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in Physiology” ADM scaffolds help skin heal by promoting a healing-type immune response.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Materials today communications” A new film made from human hair supports skin cell growth better than collagen.
64 citations
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August 2007 in “Artificial Organs” PHBV nanofiber matrices help wounds heal faster when used with hair follicle cells.