December 2012 in “Journal of dermatological science” Hair follicles help attract immune cells to minor skin injuries.
286 citations
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June 2012 in “Nature Immunology” Hair follicles help attract immune cells to the skin during stress.
175 citations
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December 2014 in “PLoS Biology” Macrophages help activate hair follicle stem cells, affecting hair growth and skin repair.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Different immune cells like platelets, mast cells, neutrophils, macrophages, T cells, B cells, and innate lymphoid cells all play roles in skin wound healing, but more research is needed due to inconsistent results and the complex nature of the immune response.
65 citations
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February 2017 in “Pflügers Archiv - European Journal of Physiology” Macrophages are vital for skin healing, hair growth, salt balance, and cancer defense.