115 citations
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December 2017 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” Skin cells called dermal fibroblasts are important for skin growth, hair growth, and wound healing.
March 2026 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” MARCKSL1 is important for wound healing and could be a target to reduce scarring.
August 2025 in “Academic International Journal of Veterinary Medicine” Aloe vera extract speeds up and improves wound healing in rabbits.
4 citations
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July 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” Fat grafting reduces scar fibrosis but may slow skin healing.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Human skin xenografting could improve our understanding of skin development, renewal, and healing.
16 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of the Chinese Medical Association” Stem cell therapy could improve burn healing but has challenges to overcome.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The hydrogels improved healing in deep second-degree burns.
November 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” The cryogel effectively heals infected wounds and promotes tissue regeneration without scarring.
January 2025 in “PLoS ONE” Aligned membranes improve wound healing by reducing scars and promoting skin regeneration.
October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Hair loss due to scarring can be treated by reducing inflammation, removing scar tissue, and transplanting hair. The Follicular Unit Extraction technique is effective but requires skill and time. Future focus should be on scar-less healing methods.
More research is needed to confirm PRP's effectiveness for scarring alopecia.
April 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Gel-SHP helps skin heal faster.
May 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Hair can regrow in adult mice's skin after injury, and this regrowth doesn't come from existing hair cells but from skin cells in the wound, with Wnt7a protein helping this process. This could help treat baldness and scarring.
5 citations
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January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” Machine learning and single-cell analysis improve understanding and treatment of wound healing.
21 citations
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October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fetuin-A helps wounds heal without scars by promoting cell movement.
3 citations
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January 2009 in “Medical Hypotheses” Topical iodine can regenerate and control human scar tissue.
2 citations
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December 2023 in “Advanced science” Glycosaminoglycans help heal wounds but aren't yet ready for clinical use.
November 2025 in “Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine” Medical ozone therapy can cause serious complications, but hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help treat these issues.
August 2024 in “Nature Communications” Softer hydrogels help wounds heal better with less scarring.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Biomimetics” The hydrogel effectively heals wounds and fights bacteria.
3 citations
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December 2022 in “Cells” Cannabinoids like CBD and THC may help treat non-cancer skin diseases, but more research is needed.
2 citations
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January 2022 in “Experimental Dermatology” GDNF signaling helps in hair growth and skin healing after a wound.
3 citations
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December 2023 in “Biomedicines” PRP therapy helps skin heal and improve by promoting cell growth and repair.
328 citations
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November 2020 in “Nature Materials” Hydrogel scaffolds can help wounds heal better and grow hair.
4 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” The new A-design punch for hair restoration surgery may lead to smaller scars compared to other types.
11 citations
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March 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Epidermal stem cells improve skin graft survival by promoting early blood vessel formation.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New biomaterials can improve wound healing by promoting nerve and tissue regeneration.
11 citations
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March 2020 in “Immunology” Human prenatal skin develops an immune network early on that helps with skin formation and healing without scarring.
10 citations
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September 2024 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The microneedle patch helps heal infected wounds quickly and without scars.
8 citations
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May 2021 in “Applied Materials Today” New nano composite helps reduce scars and regrow hair during burn wound healing.