Bioprinting of Hair: How Far We Have Proceeded and What Needs to Be Done

    May 2026 in “ Biotechnology and Bioengineering ”
    Mamata Mishra, Rinky Kapoor, Sunil Keswani … Khushbu Kumari
    Studysummary This review discusses recent breakthroughs in 3D bioprinting for hair regeneration, highlighting developments like biomimetic dermal papilla spheroids and follicle organoids, but notes that clinical application is hindered by challenges in integrating vascular and nerve systems and managing hair-cycle dynamics.
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