Three-Dimensional Printing in Trichology: A Narrative Mini-Review – Where Are We Now?

    May 2026 in “ Skin Appendage Disorders ”
    Fernanda Múnera Yamhure, Ramón Grimalt
    Studysummary This review explores emerging 3D bioprinting strategies for hair follicle creation, highlighting their potential to advance alopecia treatment and trichology research, but notes the need for further optimization and reduced maintenance costs before clinical use.
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