September 2026 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This systematic review suggests that stem cell-based therapies may offer potential benefits for healing pure venous ulcers, but findings are preliminary due to small sample sizes and varied interventions.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that plucked hair follicles can serve as a practical and scalable source for regenerative medicine, as researchers successfully isolated and expanded keratinocytes and mesenchymal stem cells for potential cell-based and cell-free therapies, demonstrating significant wound-healing bioactivity in vitro.
269 citations
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examines the challenges of cell engraftment in regenerative medicine and discusses potential strategies to improve the efficacy of cell-based therapies, including cell-free regenerative approaches.
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May 2020 in “European Journal of Pharmacology” This review discusses the potential of stem cell-based therapies, particularly involving stem cell-derived conditioned medium and exosomes, for hair regeneration in nonscarring alopecia, but it reports no new clinical outcomes.
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.
Stem cell therapies show promise for healing skin wounds but need more testing.
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January 2014 in “Ghent University Academic Bibliography (Ghent University)” This review discusses regenerative skin wound healing in mammals, focusing on growth factor- and stem cell-based treatments, but reports no new research results.
August 2017 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review analyzes existing therapies for androgenic alopecia and highlights the potential of new treatments involving stem cell technologies, but it reports no new clinical findings.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review highlights the need for diabetes-informed approaches to aesthetic dermatology as accelerated skin aging in diabetic patients complicates the safety and effectiveness of cosmetic procedures.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” This study reviews how individuals with diabetes experience accelerated skin aging and explores the implications for cosmetic treatments, highlighting the need for diabetes-informed dermatologic approaches due to limited evidence on safety and efficacy in this population.
October 2023 in “Biomaterials” This review highlights the potential of nanotechnology for hair follicle regeneration, focusing on strategies such as hair cycle modulation, progenitor cell stimulation, and wound-induced hair neogenesis, while also discussing regulatory challenges that may affect the development of these innovative approaches.
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review covers advancements in skin repair and rejuvenation technologies, highlighting potential benefits of stem cell therapy, bioengineered skin substitutes, PRP, exosome therapies, and gene editing for conditions such as chronic wounds and genetic disorders, though challenges in accessibility, safety, and long-term effectiveness remain.
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Neuroanatomy” This study demonstrates a method using intravital imaging to observe sensory hair-cell development and regeneration in zebrafish, which may facilitate assays for drug discovery related to aural function preservation.
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September 2021 in “Materials” This review discusses the role of biomaterials and colloidal drug delivery systems in promoting tissue regeneration within regenerative medicine, but it reports no new clinical results.
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January 2019 in “Regenerative Medicine” In this commentary, the authors discuss the challenges and proposals for responsibly translating regenerative therapies into clinical practice, emphasizing the need for patient education, quality control, and real-world evidence to validate these therapies and address ongoing misinformation in the field.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review synthesizes current knowledge on hair follicle biology in androgenetic alopecia and explores potential regenerative therapies, but it reports no new clinical results.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This narrative review explores molecular signaling pathways and their impact on hair follicle microenvironments in androgenetic alopecia, alongside potential treatments like stromal vascular fraction therapies and exosome-based strategies.
March 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review integrates current understanding of hair follicle biology and signaling pathways into a comprehensive framework for androgenetic alopecia, but presents no new empirical findings.
July 2026 in “Current Stem Cell Reports” This review highlights that stem cell-based therapies show promise in skin regeneration for conditions like chronic wounds and burns due to their regenerative and immunomodulatory effects, though challenges like safety and scalability limit widespread clinical use.
June 2026 in “Cell Transplantation” This review highlights the potential of stem cell-based therapies, including hair follicle, mesenchymal, and induced pluripotent stem cells, as promising future treatments for alopecia, noting their regenerative and immunomodulatory capabilities as well as ongoing studies evaluating their effectiveness in overcoming current therapy limitations.
August 2026 in “Journal of Dermatologic Science and Cosmetic Technology” In this review, researchers critically examine contemporary treatments for androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing advanced drug delivery systems, regenerative medicine, and emerging molecular targets, while identifying significant gaps that hinder translating these innovations into clinical practice.
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April 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review indicates that most studies reported positive effects of platelet-rich plasma injections for treating androgenic alopecia, with no major side effects, suggesting it may be a safe alternative to Minoxidil and Finasteride.
February 2024 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This systematic review found that both cellular and acellular stem cell-based therapies are safe and able to improve hair regeneration and density in patients with androgenic alopecia, although some results may be temporary.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses autologous fat grafting in various medical procedures, emphasizing the differing effects of stromal vascular fraction and expanded adipose-derived stem cells on fat retention, but reports no new clinical results.
July 2025 in “World Journal of Stem Cells” This review highlights that exosome-based therapies show promise for hair regeneration by modulating signaling pathways and enhancing hair follicle regeneration; however, further clinical research is needed due to variability in methods and limited clinical studies.
This review reports that hair follicles are dynamic neuro-immuno-endocrine organs with intrinsic signaling pathways, which play a crucial role in hair disorders like alopecia. It highlights emerging regenerative approaches targeting these pathways for hair restoration.
22 citations
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August 2017 in “Stem cells and cloning” This review analyzes therapies used for androgenic alopecia, highlighting potential advances from stem cell technologies and regenerative medicine, and reports no new clinical results.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review discusses current and emerging therapies for androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing regenerative treatments and nanotechnology advancements, but it reports no new clinical results.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This article discusses the role of regulatory T cells in alopecia areata, where their deficiency in hair follicles may lead to impaired local immunity and suggests potential therapies like CAR-T reg cells and low-dose IL-2 to alleviate autoimmunity and promote hair regeneration in affected individuals.
25 citations
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April 2021 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review highlights the potential role of mathematical and computational approaches in enhancing and accelerating the clinical translation of regenerative medicine products but reports no new clinical findings.