418 citations
,
January 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found four distinct fibroblast types in human skin, which could help in treating wounds and fibrotic diseases.
A neck lesion misdiagnosed as benign was later treated successfully with Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
March 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Hair follicles are a key source of stem cells for skin repair and could help treat baldness.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain immune cells in atopic dermatitis skin could be targeted for treatment.
25 citations
,
October 2005 in “PubMed” Keratin 19 expression in certain skin cells is temporary and not a reliable stem cell marker.
April 2023 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human dermal papilla cells can increase hair thickness and number in pigs with just one injection.
16 citations
,
December 2016 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may help hair follicle cells grow by affecting certain genes and pathways.
8 citations
,
March 2009 in “Differentiation” Adult vibrissa follicle stem cells can regenerate hair follicles, glands, and skin.
2 citations
,
February 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Progenitor cells randomly decide their roles to maintain hair follicle growth.
62 citations
,
April 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Epidermal stem cells could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
March 2026 in “Dermatopathology” A rare skin tumor with extra hair growth was found and safely removed from a 27-year-old woman.
June 2014 in “Experimental dermatology” The epidermis is crucial for hair growth.
July 2023 in “Nature Genetics” Researchers identified key cell types and genes involved in hair and skin diseases.
4 citations
,
January 2021 in “Archives of dermatological research” The study created a new model to better understand human hair growth and health.
15 citations
,
February 2021 in “Scientific Reports” A specific group of stem cells can help regenerate hair continuously.
16 citations
,
February 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” CD34+ cells from fat tissue help form hair follicles and blood vessels in skin.
31 citations
,
August 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Stem cells are key for hair follicle recovery.
11 citations
,
October 2001 in “Tissue engineering” Cultured epithelium can form hair follicles when combined with dermal papillae.
1 citations
,
January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Reflectance confocal microscopy may help diagnose trichofolliculoma by showing specific skin features.
1 citations
,
January 2021 CD4+ skin cells may be precursors to basal cell carcinoma.
23 citations
,
November 2018 in “Development, Growth & Differentiation” Epidermal stem cells have various roles in skin beyond just maintenance, including forming specialized structures and aiding in skin repair and regeneration.
24 citations
,
January 1998 in “Dermatology” Merkel cell increase is specific to certain skin diseases, not general skin growth.
10 citations
,
February 2012 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” Advancements in skin and hair biology improve dermatology care and cosmetic treatments.
27 citations
,
January 2006 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” Researchers found that bulge cells from human hair can grow quickly in culture and have properties of hair follicle stem cells, which could be useful for skin treatments.
12 citations
,
November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CD200 is not a reliable marker for identifying stem cells in all skin types.
December 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” The conclusion is that the dermal papilla is crucial for hair follicle regrowth, and hair follicles undergo significant structural changes in addition to cell division during regeneration.
2 citations
,
November 2015 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Epidermal stem cells show promise for future dermatology treatments due to ongoing advancements.
174 citations
,
November 2016 in “Cell stem cell” Different types of skin cells have unique genetic markers that affect how likely they are to spread cancer.
February 1990 in “PubMed” Hair follicle cells and skin cells differ in keratinization and other features.
1 citations
,
February 2002 in “The Lancet” Keratinocytes might turn into stem cells, but more research is needed to confirm this.