August 2026 in “The Journal of Dermatology” 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.
218 citations
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May 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the evolution and development of skin-associated adipose tissue and proposes new nomenclature for the cells and adipose tissue underlying the reticular dermis, without reporting clinical results.
136 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” This study found that mature dermal adipocytes have high plasticity, undergoing dedifferentiation and redifferentiation, which plays a significant role in hair cycling and wound healing.
115 citations
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December 2017 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” This review discusses the origins, differentiation, and function of dermal fibroblasts in skin development and healing, reporting no new clinical results.
92 citations
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September 2015 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This review discusses the roles of dermal white adipose tissue (dWAT) as an insulator, antibiotic, and regenerative tissue, highlighting its importance in systemic metabolism and immune function, but reports no new clinical results.