January 2025 in “Health engineering.” This study reviews the role of skin stem cells in aging and explores how organoids, as opposed to traditional methods, can advance research into aging skin and regenerative therapies.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this animal study, researchers found that local administration of mesenchymal stem cell therapy improved hair regrowth and reduced local inflammatory cytokines in mice with Alopecia Areata, although systemic cytokine levels were unchanged.
April 2024 in “Biomolecules” This review summarizes recent findings on the role of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomal microRNAs in skin regeneration and rejuvenation, discussing their potential for treating skin damage and aging, and exploring bioengineering methods to enhance therapeutic effects.
March 2024 in “Biomedicines” This review examines the mechanisms, recent findings, and strategies to enhance mesenchymal stem cells' therapeutic effects in skin wound healing, but reports no new research results.
March 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that pretreating concentrated growth factor with a 640 nm laser increased CD34+ stem cell activation and improved hair growth outcomes in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to non-pretreated CGF.
February 2024 in “World journal of stem cells” This review highlights the potential of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells as a cost-effective solution for tissue restoration and regeneration in ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeries, addressing unmet needs in reconstructive procedures.
This review highlights the therapeutic potential of hair follicle stem cells in tissue repair and hair regeneration, discussing the molecular mechanisms and the impact of natural compounds on stem cell properties, which may support the development of novel hair loss treatments.
December 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that transplanted hair follicle-associated pluripotent stem cells in mice differentiated into keratinocytes and stimulated hair growth by producing mature hair shafts.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review explores the use of stem cell-based therapies for hair regeneration, highlighting the potential benefits of stem cell-derived conditioned medium, but stresses the need for more rigorous clinical trials to substantiate its efficacy.
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April 2021 in “The EMBO Journal” This review discusses the role of hair follicle stem cells as active signaling centers in skin homeostasis, highlighting recent advancements and reporting no new clinical results.
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August 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal” This case report describes a 43-year-old man who developed lupus miliaris disseminatus faciei after discontinuation of cyclosporine A post-stem cell transplantation, successfully treated with oral isotretinoin and topical tacrolimus.
February 2026 in “Molecular and Cellular Probes” This systematic review synthesizes evidence from the past 20 years to highlight the potential of exosome-based therapies from stem cells and plants in improving cutaneous repair, skin aging, and challenging dermatological conditions through mechanisms like immunomodulation and collagen remodeling.
August 2013 in “Han'gug saengmul gonghag hoeji/KSBB journal” This study found that callus extracts from apple 'Hirosaki' may improve collagen synthesis, hair follicle cell proliferation, and possess significant anti-inflammatory properties.
January 2026 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open” This study reported that applying stem cell serum daily resulted in eyebrow hair regrowth in a patient with chronic secondary cicatricial alopecia, and prevented hair loss in another patient with acute eyebrow trauma, suggesting it as a noninvasive treatment alternative.
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April 2017 in “Cell” This study found that micro-niches within hair follicles create heterogeneity among stem cells and transit-amplifying cells, leading to specialized progenitors that control tissue morphogenesis and regeneration.
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March 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the use of human mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) for treating skin diseases and suggests they show promise for improving conditions like wounds and scleroderma, but more research is needed due to varied study designs and endpoints.
48 citations
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March 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that human adipose-derived stem cells co-cultured on a collagen sponge scaffold showed increased differentiation into keratinocytes, suggesting potential for improved skin wound healing.
39 citations
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May 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This article reviews treatment options for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, including skin-directed therapies and aggressive treatments for advanced cases, but reports no new clinical results.
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March 2018 in “Trends in cell biology” This review summarizes evidence suggesting that metabolism actively influences stem cell fate in intestinal and hair follicle stem cells, rather than being a mere environmental byproduct.
30 citations
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March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” This review discusses the structure and regenerative potential of hair follicles, highlighting their role in wound healing, stem cell populations, and keratin-based biomaterials, but it reports no new clinical results.
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study found that melatonin may enhance goat cashmere growth by activating Wnt signaling and regulating stem cell pluripotency through mechanisms involving NOGGIN and BMP4 pathways.
11 citations
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December 2018 in “Bone” This study found that a high-energy shock wave can increase osteogenic activities in human mesenchymal cells, offering insights into potential therapeutic targets for trauma-induced heterotopic ossification.
10 citations
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November 2022 in “Protein & Cell” In this study, topical quercetin was found to stimulate hair follicle growth and promote microvascular regrowth in mice, suggesting its potential for hair regrowth strategies.
6 citations
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November 2023 in “Stem Cell Reports” In this discussion, the authors highlight the murine cornea as a powerful model for stem cell research, revealing new insights into stem cell properties, differentiation flexibility, and the importance of the stem cell niche, with potential implications for understanding various tissues, diseases, and therapies.
4 citations
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May 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review explores the potential role of caveolin-1 in cicatricial alopecia, particularly frontal fibrosing alopecia, and discusses possibilities for targeted therapies without providing new research results.
3 citations
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February 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study found that overexpression of the lncRNA AC010789.1 in hair follicle stem cells may suppress androgen alopecia progression by modulating several molecular pathways, suggesting a potential new treatment strategy.
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February 2024 in “ACS applied bio materials” In a rat skin wound model, this study observed that a composite dressing using chitosan hydrogel and exosomes derived from adipose mesenchymal stem cells enhanced wound healing by promoting collagen deposition, angiogenesis, and regeneration of hair follicle structures.
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study found that mouse astrocytes formed cell spheres on agarose surfaces, acquired stem cell-like features, and their derived stem cells effectively differentiated into neurons that helped regenerate damaged nerves.
November 2025 in “IECCMEXICO” This review found that adipose-derived stem cells and stromal vascular fraction have robust clinical benefits in aesthetic surgery, particularly in facial rejuvenation, scar treatment, and volumetric restoration, with favorable safety profiles.
September 2025 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study found that exosomes from human umbilical cord stem cells, pretreated with lithium chloride, significantly enhance hair regeneration in mice by activating the Wnt signaling pathway through miR-146a-5p.