August 2019 in “Key engineering materials” This study found that Carthamus tinctorius floret extract, at a concentration of 0.05 mg/mL, significantly inhibited 5α-reductase activity in DU-145 cells more effectively than standard treatments finasteride and dutasteride, with a stable microemulsion formulation enhancing its skin permeation and stability.
January 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this study, a systematic review highlighted the potential of exosomes in cosmetics and regenerative medicine for improving skin rejuvenation and addressing aging, while also pointing out existing challenges such as regulatory hurdles and the need for more clinical validation.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study provides a comprehensive overview of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (HUCMSC-EVs), suggesting their potential to combat aging and alleviate age-related disorders by rejuvenating multiple organs in animal models and discussing engineering strategies to harness their full anti-aging potential.
51 citations
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January 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” This review summarizes the therapeutic potential and development of engineered extracellular vesicles for tissue repair and regenerative medicine, reporting no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review summarizes the research on bioactive materials that modulate the skin microenvironment to promote wound healing and highlights the essential role of the fascial layer, without presenting new experimental results.
122 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers discussed recent advances in nanotechnology for topical skin applications, highlighting how nanocarriers enhance skin penetration and targeting in treatments for diseases like melanoma and psoriasis, while acknowledging that the penetration mechanisms and health impacts of nanoparticles remain not fully understood.
81 citations
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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses advancements and challenges in bioengineered scaffolds for wound healing but presents no new experimental findings, highlighting their potential and need for further development.
30 citations
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February 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores recent advancements in skin tissue engineering using 3D bioprinting, discussing current methods, bioink formulations, and outlining both achievements and limitations without presenting new clinical results.
24 citations
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March 2020 in “Cells” This review provides an overview of natural product-derived small molecule modulators of the Wnt signaling pathway, exploring their potential as therapeutic agents for tissue regeneration and cancer treatment.
17 citations
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August 2015 in “The international journal of lower extremity wounds/International journal of lower extremity wounds” This review discusses wound healing options after skin excision and laser treatments for hidradenitis suppurativa and reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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November 2022 in “Chemical Science” This review discusses the use of inorganic-based biomaterials for hemostasis and wound healing, including various preparation methods and mechanisms, but reports no new clinical results.
4 citations
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August 2023 in “Materials” This review highlights that synthetic biodegradable polymers like PVA, PCL, PLA, PLGA, PU, and PEO/PEG can address the limitations of natural polymers in wound healing, offering improved mechanical properties and slower degradation, thereby enhancing their application as wound dressings.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts reduced the activity of 5 α-reductase II and promoted hair growth in rabbits by elongating the hair follicle's anagen phase, suggesting potential for treating hair loss.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Life” This review highlights the transformative potential of bioinspired polymers in biomedical engineering, focusing on their roles in enhancing tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and other biomedical applications, with innovations including mimicking the extracellular matrix, self-healing, antibacterial properties, and cancer therapy.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review explores the potential of multifunctional bioscaffolds in skin tissue engineering, highlighting their successful biological performance in vitro and in vivo animal models, while also identifying the demand for technological advancements to improve wound healing applications in clinical settings.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that newly developed RADA16-I peptide hybrids, with active motifs like GHK and KGHK, demonstrated improved wound healing in a mouse skin injury model without cytotoxicity, suggesting they might be effective scaffolds for tissue engineering and regeneration.
July 2026 in “Antioxidants” This review identifies agri-food by-products as promising sources of antioxidant compounds for cosmeceutical applications, examining their potential for skin, oral, and hair care, while noting the need for further research on safety and clinical efficacy.
February 2026 in “Phycology” This review highlights the potential of microalgae as sustainable sources for nutraceuticals and cosmeceuticals, emphasizing their applications in functional foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics for roles such as anti-aging and photoprotection in alignment with sustainability principles.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” In a laboratory study, researchers found that a novel Bioactive Crosslink Repair Complex improved both the protection and repair of chemically damaged hair, enhancing tensile strength, shine, and cuticle alignment when added to bleaching mixtures and leave-in conditioners.
This study found that supercritical fluid extraction of germinated perilla seed significantly promoted hair follicle cell proliferation and gene expression related to hair growth, suggesting its potential as a natural treatment for hair loss.
This study found that teak leaf extract can be effective in promoting hair growth in males with androgenic alopecia; however, significant variability in steroid 5-alpha reductase inhibitory activity among samples from different geographic origins means quality control is important for consistent therapeutic potential.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hemp seed biomaterials may reduce hair loss and improve hair growth.
This review reports that thermal spring waters, enriched with a diverse hydrobiome, hold promising potential for use in dermocosmetics, as their bioactive compounds could enhance skin protection, repair, and appearance, benefiting conditions like atopic dermatitis and rosacea.
This review found that exposure to pollutants like PM, NOx, and PAHs is linked to various skin and hair disorders, indicating a need for cosmetics with natural adsorbents to reduce pollutant effects, achieving 30-55% removal efficiency.
46 citations
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January 2020 in “Research” This review discusses the design, properties, and potential applications of smart microneedles, with no new clinical results presented.
1 citations
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December 2023 in “Life” This article discusses the potential role of telocytes in skin regeneration and the need to understand their interaction with platelet-rich plasma, reporting no new experimental results.
22 citations
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June 2017 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This review discusses the historical understanding and evolving diagnostic criteria for polycystic ovary syndrome without presenting new clinical findings, highlighting the multifactorial nature and associated risks of the condition.
14 citations
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July 2017 in “Pakistan Journal of Zoology” Fenugreek leaf extracts significantly promoted hair growth in mice with alopecia.
November 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that incorporating CTA2-BADG, a modified hair-rebonding compound, into damaged hair significantly improved surface morphology and tensile strength by using charge-conversion chemistry to enhance penetration into the hair shaft.
This study identified seven new compounds from the plant Sansevieria trifasciata Prain and predicted that four of them may have better anti-alopecia activity than minoxidil through an in silico approach.