This study developed O/W hair mask emulsions with collagen hydrolysate, keratin, and natural oils, reporting that they are stable, physiologically acceptable for skin, creamy, non-greasy, and hydrophilic, with properties suitable for cosmetic applications in hair care.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this study, researchers suggest that hair follicle miniaturization in conditions like androgenetic alopecia may result from impaired conversion of quiescent stem cells to progenitor cells, influenced by the follicular niche, its collagen network, and various mechanical constraints.
This study found that sericin dressing containing collagen hydrolysate significantly reduced wound healing time and improved scar quality compared to commercial dressing in split-thickness skin graft donor sites.
This research concluded that the novel hydrogel PlacMA, derived from human placenta and curable by visible light, shows promise for cell culture and tissue engineering applications due to its tunable properties.
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February 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that 3D microtissue models of dermal papilla cells can enhance the ability to induce hair-follicle neogenesis in vivo, offering potential for controlled cell production in follicle regeneration.
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October 2021 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, topical piperonylic acid was found to improve wound healing in mice by activating EGFR and modulating gene expression related to the healing process.
June 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” In this study, mouse hair follicle stem cells cultured in mouse embryonic fibroblast/keratinocyte serum-free medium exhibited the highest proliferative ability and stronger osteogenic differentiation potential, similar to hair follicle dermal papilla cells.
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July 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses the development and advances in studying trichogenic dermal cells for hair follicle morphogenesis, summarizing methods, bioassays, and molecular markers, but reports no new research findings.
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August 2019 in “Regenerative Medicine” This study found that the human placenta extracellular matrix hydrogel restored the hair-inductive capacity of high-passaged dermal papilla cells, enabling them to regenerate new hair follicles when co-grafted with mouse epidermal cells.
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August 2013 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study found that a nanoparticle-in-nanofiber system significantly accelerated wound healing in rats by promoting angiogenesis and tissue regeneration more effectively than a commercial wound dressing.
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July 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that combining platelet-rich plasma with adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells significantly improved diabetic wound healing in rats by enhancing angiogenesis and modulating the Notch signaling pathway.
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June 2024 in “Communications Medicine” In this study, researchers analyzed spaceflight data from various sources and found that skin issues during spaceflight are linked to DNA damage, mitochondrial dysregulation, and gene alterations, while also highlighting the skin's adaptability post-flight.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review explores the potential for using exosomes in treating autoimmune skin diseases and promoting skin regeneration, highlighting current applications, delivery methods, and ongoing clinical trials while also identifying challenges and future research directions within dermatology.
This research found that keratin hydrogels derived from human hair may support cell viability and proliferation, indicating potential as 2D and 3D soft tissue culture scaffolds.
June 2011 in “CRC Press eBooks” Low-Level Laser Therapy can stimulate healing and cell function, potentially leading to wider medical use.
January 2023 in “Open veterinary journal” This study observed that applying a cream containing secretome from Bovine Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells promoted healing and regeneration in burn wounds in rats, particularly at a 15% concentration.
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June 2009 in “Biomaterials” In this study, fibronectin coating on a low-adhesive substratum increased cell aggregation, growth, and motility, enhancing the formation of hair follicle dermal papilla spheroids.
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October 2013 in “Cornea” This review discusses the strategies and progress in developing bioengineered organ replacement therapies but reports no new clinical results, highlighting the potential for future regenerative solutions.
18 citations
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February 2015 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology” This study reports that Ca 2+ binding alters the dynamics and surface properties of PKD-like domains in Clostridium histolyticum collagenases, enhancing their stability and potentially aiding in collagen-targeting vehicle development.
May 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses hair follicle organoids as emerging models for studying hair biology and disorders, emphasizing their promise for bridging basic research and clinical applications, but reports no new results.
September 2018 in “Cosmetics” This study found that anisotropic osmolyte solutions may improve hair follicle turnover and condition in both in vitro and in silico models, as well as in human volunteers with hair disorders.
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January 2008 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” This review outlines the various processes activated by the peptide GHK-Cu in tissue remodeling and reports improvements in skin and wound healing but notes a need for further study to fully understand these mechanisms.
162 citations
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July 2011 in “Biomacromolecules” This study found that chitosan nanofibrillar scaffolds accelerated skin wound healing in mice by enhancing cell adhesion, proliferation, and regeneration of epidermis and dermis compared to other forms.
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August 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that PCL-based nanofiber scaffolds enhanced cell proliferation and extracellular matrix deposition, suggesting they show promise as a cell delivery system for improving skin wound healing.
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August 2007 in “Artificial Organs” This study found that PHBV cocultured with epithelial and dermal cells might enhance early-stage wound healing by promoting wound closure and re-epithelization more effectively than PHBV/collagen.
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study found that a newly developed injectable hydrogel combined with human umbilical cord-mesenchymal stem cells significantly accelerated wound healing and reduced inflammation in full-thickness cutaneous wounds.
42 citations
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February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This review discusses potential cell sources and bioengineering strategies for regenerating hair follicles with functional cycling, reporting no new results.
26 citations
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September 2018 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” This study reported that a novel liposomal formulation, SP-bFGF-SF-LIP, enhanced bFGF stability and skin permeability, significantly improving hair follicle recovery and wound healing in a mouse model.
19 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of radiation research” This study found that high-dose radiation can induce accelerated cellular senescence, inflammation, and loss of epithelial stem cells in mouse and human skin, contributing to radiation dermatitis.
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January 2013 in “Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” This review discusses various theories of skin aging and the importance of using professional and at-home skincare solutions, but offers no new empirical findings.