May 2022 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, a case of chronic skin ulcer due to livedoid vasculopathy fully healed following hair-follicle transplantation, suggesting potential effectiveness of this treatment approach.
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March 2016 in “International Wound Journal” This review concludes that autologous split-thickness skin grafting remains the gold standard for safety and efficacy in treating chronic leg ulcers, with greater success in venous ulcers.
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February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review provides an overview of current research on AD-MSCs, PRP, and biomaterials, highlighting their safety and efficacy in treating soft tissue defects and chronic wounds without major side effects.
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June 2017 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This study reported that using hair follicles from the scalp in punch-type grafts improved healing in chronic venous ulcers compared to traditional hairless punch grafts.
April 2012 in “Cancer Research” This study reports that bone marrow derived cells can become a source of epithelial cells in tumor development, contributing significantly to skin lesions like papillomas and ulcers in a skin carcinogenesis model.