Wound healing is complex and requires more research to enhance treatment methods.
February 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” Some treatments like topical oxygen and stem cells show promise for wound healing and hair growth, but evidence for modern dressings over traditional ones is limited.
61 citations,
April 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” Microneedles are effective for painless drug delivery and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
68 citations,
March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Large-scale fibronectin nanofibers help heal wounds and repair tissue in a skin model of a mouse.
3 citations,
July 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel helps heal wounds and regrow hair by mimicking a baby's environment.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Aggregate” A new hydrogel with micronized amnion helps achieve better, scar-free skin healing.
February 2024 in “Advanced Science” The new scaffold with two growth factors speeds up skin healing and reduces scarring.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The new hydrogel with zinc and polysaccharides improves wound healing and has antibacterial properties.
January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” 517 citations,
February 2010 in “Materials” Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
79 citations,
January 2018 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” Understanding how baby skin heals without scars could help develop treatments for adults to heal wounds without leaving scars.
28 citations,
April 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Tiny vesicles from stem cells could be a new treatment for healing wounds.
15 citations,
March 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” The new 3D bioprinting method successfully regenerated hair follicles and shows promise for treating hair loss.
3 citations,
February 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Hesperidin from orange peels is a promising natural ingredient for skincare due to its multiple beneficial properties.
2 citations,
August 2023 in “Life” Bioinspired polymers are promising for advanced medical treatments and tissue repair.
2 citations,
January 2023 in “Applied Science and Convergence Technology” 3D bioprinting is useful for making tissues, testing drugs, and delivering drugs, but needs better materials, resolution, and scalability.
2 citations,
July 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Finasteride-loaded nanogels are effective, safe, and improve drug absorption through the skin.
1 citations,
January 2024 in “Scientific reports (Nature Publishing Group)” Human hair was used to make biodegradable plastic films that could be useful for packaging and disposable products.
1 citations,
November 2023 in “Polymers” Polyurethane dressings show promise for wound healing but need improvements to adapt better to the healing process.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Zinc, copper, and iron are important for skin health and may help diagnose skin diseases.
February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” Exosomes could improve skin and hair treatments but are limited by cost, production difficulty, and need for more research.
February 2024 in “Bioengineering” The hydrogel made of chitosan, HPMC, and insulin speeds up wound healing and could be a new dressing, especially for diabetics.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Immune cells are essential for skin regeneration using biomaterial scaffolds.
July 2023 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Mesenchymal stem cell proteins in a special gel improved healing of severe burns.
182 citations,
November 2018 in “Cosmetics” Seaweeds have beneficial compounds for skin care, including anti-aging and protective effects.
96 citations,
September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
83 citations,
August 2020 in “Resources” Macroalgae compounds offer sustainable, effective benefits for cosmetics.
60 citations,
February 2015 in “Biomaterials” A surface with VEGF can specifically capture endothelial cells from flowing fluids.
46 citations,
January 2020 in “Research” Microneedle technology has advanced for painless drug delivery and sensitive detection but faces a gap between experimental use and clinical needs.
35 citations,
January 2020 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” The review concluded that keeping the hair-growing ability of human dermal papilla cells is key for hair development and growth.