January 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights the multifunctional role of exosomes in dermatology, noting their potential as therapeutic agents for conditions like skin cancers and hair disorders, while also indicating pathogens exploit them for immune evasion.
October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that collagen peptides from Mozambique tilapia significantly promoted hair regrowth and increased the proliferation of hair growth factors in vitro and in vivo, suggesting potential as supplements for hair loss prevention.
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July 2023 in “Plants” This study found that Datura metel extracts obtained through supercritical CO2 extraction demonstrated significant biological activity, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, and effectively promoted wound closure and collagen preservation, comparable to standard treatments, in laboratory experiments.
February 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” This narrative review synthesizes findings suggesting that exosomes show promise for dermatological and regenerative applications, with early human studies indicating acceptable safety and potential benefits for wound care, rejuvenation, and alopecia, though clinical and regulatory development is still in its infancy.
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December 2010 in “Current opinion in infectious diseases/Current opinion in infectious diseases, with evaluated MEDLINE” This review discusses various theories of the causes and management strategies for hidradenitis suppurativa, reporting no new experimental results, with a focus on the immune basis of the disease.
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September 2025 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study reviewed the potential of Lupeol, a natural triterpenoid, in promoting hair growth and reducing inflammation related to alopecia, revealing promising molecular pathways and favorable pharmacokinetics while suggesting further research to validate these findings.
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March 2023 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” This review discusses the potential of CBD for treating skin disorders, the challenges of its topical administration, and current strategies to improve its application, but reports no new clinical findings.
In this study, researchers observed that estrogen and its receptors play a crucial role in hair growth and control, with notable sex-dependent differences in human scalp hair follicles.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights that platelet-rich plasma and adipose-derived stem cell therapy may offer safe and promising improvements for managing symptoms of genital lichen sclerosus, with a potential synergistic benefit when combined.
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July 2025 in “Advanced Materials” This review discusses cell membrane-coated scaffolds in tissue engineering, emphasizing their potential to enhance therapeutic outcomes in regenerative medicine and reporting no new experimental results.
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June 2024 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” This review highlights that current in vitro models often fail to replicate the physiological oxygen levels experienced by different skin cell types, which could affect redox states and functions, potentially accelerating skin aging.
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November 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores the potential of cell-mediated drug delivery systems in dermatology, highlighting their ability to target inflamed or diseased skin while discussing applications in diseases like atopic dermatitis and melanoma, along with challenges such as immunogenicity and manufacturing.
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July 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This research discusses the shift in cosmetic dermatology towards integrating regenerative medicine, AI, and personalized care, highlighting their potential to improve aesthetic outcomes and skin function while considering ethical and regulatory challenges.
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December 2023 in “Advanced science” This review discusses the roles and mechanisms of glycosaminoglycans in wound healing and presents challenges and potential applications for GAG-based biomaterials without reporting new experimental results.
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July 2025 in “Advanced Materials” This study reports on a zinc-coordinated tri-enzyme nanogel system (Zn@nGSC) that mimics natural enzymatic processes to enhance enzymatic activity and cascade efficiency, showing potential in wound healing, hyperglycemia treatment, and antibacterial effects in a murine model of post-pancreatectomy.
In this narrative review, researchers synthesized current evidence on topical metformin's potential benefits for various skin conditions, citing primarily preclinical studies that highlight its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and regenerative properties, although clinical translation requires further rigorous trials.
February 2026 in “Exploration” This review summarizes research on scar formation and inhibition mechanisms, discussing emerging therapies like gene therapy and stem cell treatments, but notes ongoing challenges for clinical application, including treatment personalization and outcome sustainability.
December 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, O. forskahlii seed oil was found to promote hair growth in rats and exhibit anti-aging effects on human skin cells by enhancing fibroblast proliferation and inhibiting inflammation and enzyme activity, indicating potential for cosmetic use.
December 2025 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” This study demonstrated that an aloe polysaccharide-collagen wound dressing improved wound healing by enhancing angiogenesis and reducing inflammation in vivo.
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October 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review examines the potential of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells in treating and possibly preventing allergic diseases, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Cytotherapy” This review summarizes recent research on the therapeutic uses of adipose-derived stem cells for wound healing and treating skin diseases but does not provide new experimental results.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “AIMS cell and tissue engineering” This review discusses the potential of mesenchymal stem cell therapies for treating various skin diseases, including vitiligo, alopecia, and epidermolysis bullosa, but reports no new results.
August 2026 in “Cell Biomaterials” D-chiral biomaterial scaffolds enhance tissue and hair regeneration by activating the body's immune system.
February 2026 in “Biomaterials” BOOST is a promising, easy-to-use treatment for diabetic foot ulcers that improves healing by reducing inflammation and promoting blood vessel growth.
December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the role of extracellular vesicles in psoriasis pathogenesis and their potential as therapeutic agents or drug delivery systems, but it reports no new clinical findings.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine” In this study, two female patients with severe, treatment-resistant alopecia areata showed significant hair regrowth after a single session of intradermal administration of adipose tissue–derived exosomes, without experiencing adverse events, suggesting a promising therapeutic strategy for refractory cases.
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May 2019 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents” This review discusses AR-modulating agents developed between 2012 and 2018, highlighting challenges with ligand-binding domain antagonists and proposing nonconventional approaches targeting other domains as promising strategies.
This chapter explores the potential of phytochemicals in modulating human endocrine function, emphasizing the growing interest in plant-derived alternatives to synthetic medications for managing metabolic and hormonal disorders often linked to chemical exposures and lifestyle factors.
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential role of extracellular vesicles in modulating hair follicle dynamics and reports no new clinical results; future investigations may inform treatment strategies for skin disorders.
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the features of regulatory T cells and the modulation of Foxp3, emphasizing post-translational modifications' impact on Treg function but reports no new clinical results.