8 citations
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January 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers developed a new 3D skin equivalent assay using mouse epidermal and dermal cells that successfully regenerated organized hair follicles, outperforming a 2D model in hair follicle orientation and quantity, and enhanced hair growth when Wnt3a was added.
18 citations
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July 2022 in “Chemistry - an Asian journal” This study found that GelMA/HAMA bioink shows promise for 3D printing skin equivalents, as it effectively mimics the native skin's properties and supports hair follicle structure development.
September 2023 in “The Journal of Dermatology” In this study, injecting dermal sheath cup cells into affected areas of pattern hair loss improved hair thickness and patient-reported hair appearance in 62.9% of the participants, with better results in women, without serious side effects.
21 citations
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December 1994 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this study, cultured skin equivalents with ovine hair follicle dermal papillae grafted onto nude mice developed follicle-like structures, suggesting a potential model for studying hair follicle development.
January 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This clinical study reported on autologous dermal sheath cup cell transplantation for male and female pattern hair loss, with no new efficacy results included in this correction notice.