January 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Small molecule DMF improves psoriasis and multiple sclerosis, adult skin cells can be made to grow new hair, certain skin cells initiate hair growth, IL-17C controls gut health and can cause skin inflammation, and skin cells produce IL-17 that can lead to psoriasis.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” Improving dermal papilla cells can help regenerate hair follicles.
265 citations
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July 2012 in “Cell” The study found that sweat glands contain different types of stem cells that help with healing and maintaining healthy skin.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” Heparin and protamine are promising in tissue repair and organ regeneration, including skin and hair.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “Cytotherapy” Magnetic nanovesicles from stem cells can improve hair growth by staying in the skin longer.
15 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.
September 2025 in “Sahel Journal of Life Sciences FUDMA” Chemical hair straighteners can severely damage hair and scalp with repeated use.
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July 2015 in “Organogenesis” Wnt signaling is crucial for skin wound healing and reducing scars.
58 citations
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June 2006 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Mice healed without scars as fetuses but developed scars as adults, suggesting scarless healing might be replicated with further research.
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June 2020 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The new ECM patch greatly improves wound healing and tissue regeneration.
15 citations
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June 2020 in “Applied Materials Today” The SA-MS hydrogel is a promising material for improving wound healing and skin regeneration in diseases like diabetes and skin cancer.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” Burn scars heal abnormally and more research is needed to find better treatments.
9 citations
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March 2013 in “Expert opinion on biological therapy” Epidermal stem cells have potential for personalized regenerative medicine but need careful handling to avoid cancer.
6 citations
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April 2022 in “Journal of diabetes research” Type 2 diabetes slows down skin and hair renewal by blocking important stem cell activation in mice.
5 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Radiation Research” Understanding skin reactions to radiation has improved, helping to reduce injuries and prevent skin cancer.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining microneedle-delivered ECM and radiofrequency improves skin elasticity and thickness more than ECM alone.
4 citations
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September 2024 in “Cell Reports” Granulocyte colony stimulating factor helps heal wounds without scars.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The fascial layer is a promising new target for wound healing treatments using biomaterials.
1 citations
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January 2023 in “Science Advances” The skin's microbiome helps hair regrow by boosting certain cell signals and metabolism.
January 2026 in “Veterinary Sciences” Skin maturation in Dezhou donkey foals involves better barrier function, hair growth, and less collagen production.
January 2026 in “Lab on a Chip” Organoids and hair-on-chip technologies show promise for hair regeneration but face clinical challenges.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Human skin xenografting could improve our understanding of skin development, renewal, and healing.
June 2018 in “Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies” New technologies in acupuncture and biosensors show promise for better medical treatments and healing.
396 citations
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May 2011 in “Cell stem cell” Nerve signals are crucial for hair follicle stem cells to become skin stem cells and help in wound healing.
131 citations
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July 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that specific cells are essential for hair growth and more research is needed to understand how to maintain their hair-inducing properties.
19 citations
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April 2015 in “Developmental Dynamics” The conclusion is that skin and hair patterns are formed by a mix of cell activities, molecular signals, and environmental factors.
18 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Both human and animal-derived small extracellular vesicles speed up skin healing equally well.
September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” Glycoconjugates help heal hair follicles during skin repair.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” The document concludes that using stem cells to regenerate hair follicles could be a promising treatment for hair loss, but there are still challenges to overcome before it can be used clinically.
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May 2019 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Abnormal ECM and immune cell interactions can cause skin diseases.