TLDR Cold atmospheric plasma is a promising and safe treatment for various skin conditions.
The review discussed the use of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) in dermatology, highlighting its benefits due to reactive species, UV photons, and electromagnetic emissions. It covered CAP's effects on skin lipids, cells, histology, and blood circulation, and its application in treating skin diseases such as wounds, inflammatory disorders, infections, parasitic infestations, cutaneous malignancies, and alopecia. The review also addressed the safety of CAP treatments and proposed ways to mitigate risks, aiming to establish plasma dermatology as a leader in personalized medicine.
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November 2020 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Cold plasma treatment for hair loss was well tolerated and showed improvement in most patients.
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January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The review concluded that keeping the hair-growing ability of human dermal papilla cells is key for hair development and growth.
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January 2018 in “International journal of medical sciences” Non-thermal plasma treatment makes mouse skin thicker and increases growth factors without harming the tissue.
July 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” New engineering methods show promise for regenerating hair follicles using stem cells and advanced technologies.
February 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Cold Atmospheric Microwave Plasma (CAMP) helps hair cells grow and could potentially treat hair loss.
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January 2020 in “Research” Microneedle technology has advanced for painless drug delivery and sensitive detection but faces a gap between experimental use and clinical needs.
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” Plasma-activated liquid can kill harmful cells, speed up wound healing, and potentially treat cancer without damaging healthy cells.
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July 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Skin cells release substances important for healing and fighting infection, and understanding these could improve skin disorder treatments.
