The Role of DWAT-Immune Crosstalk in Hair Follicle Microenvironment in Hair Regeneration

    August 2026 in “ The Journal of Dermatology ”
    Rongtian Ye, Xiuzu Song
    Studysummary In this review, the authors summarize recent findings on dermal white adipose tissue (dWAT), highlighting its crucial role in the hair follicle microenvironment by regulating inflammation and immune responses, thus influencing hair regeneration.
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