38 citations
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February 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review examines the complexities of age-related skin healing and discusses how translating findings from model organisms to humans could enhance understanding and treatment of impaired regeneration in aging populations, but it reports no new clinical results.
27 citations
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October 2020 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that transplanting hair follicle bulge-derived stem cells in rats enhanced skin regeneration during expansion by differentiating into several skin-related cells and increasing the expression of growth factors.
18 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that nanofibers combining a polydopamine coating and curcumin nanocrystals were effective in treating diabetic wounds infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by providing sequential photothermal antibacterial action and promoting M2 macrophage polarization, which accelerated wound healing through enhanced angiogenesis and cell proliferation.
17 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Biological Engineering” This study found that exosomes derived from antler stem cells significantly enhanced wound healing speed and quality in rats, including better skin regeneration and collagen distribution, outperforming exosomes from bone marrow stem cells, and suggesting potential clinical applications.
14 citations
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January 2020 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” This study found that a newly synthesized peptide from fermented Trapa japonica extract significantly promoted wound recovery and showed antiaging effects in skin cells and a clinical study, suggesting potential as a cosmetic product.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira” This study found that DPG promoted wound healing in rat skin, with increased collagen I density, particularly evident within the first 14 days after injury.
6 citations
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April 2023 in “Cosmetics” In this review, researchers explored the potential of exosomes in cosmetics, skincare, tissue regeneration, and dermatological treatment, noting their promising ability to modulate cellular environments, potentially improving skin health and treating various skin conditions.
5 citations
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the roles of distinct immune cell types in skin wound healing, highlighting findings from animal studies, but provides no new clinical results.
4 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that negative pressure fractional microneedle radiofrequency significantly improved periorbital wrinkles, hydration, and dermal thickness in patients with periorbital aging, while also increasing orderly collagen and elastic fibers, with minimal adverse effects reported.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Nutrients” In a study on mice, cow placenta extract showed strong antioxidant activities and reduced collagen damage, suggesting it could help delay skin aging caused by D-galactose.
3 citations
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February 2025 in “Life” In this study, significant improvements in skin density and thickness, especially around the lower eyelid, were observed across all age groups using plasma fractions from a single blood draw, indicating that the therapy's effectiveness may be age-independent.
3 citations
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that subthermal CRET treatment increased keratinocyte proliferation and modulated cytokine production, affecting the inflammatory response in human keratinocytes through EGFR and ERK1/2/NF-κB pathways.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “Skin research and technology” This review article highlights the potential of mesenchymal stem cells, their exosomes, and non-coding RNAs in repairing aging skin tissues due to their ability to secrete beneficial compounds, suggesting their promising role in photoaging treatment without causing immune rejection or granuloma formation.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This study systematically reviews the development and applications of drug-loaded nanofiber scaffolds in wound healing, highlighting challenges such as maintaining drug activity and achieving controlled release, while summarizing preparation methods and describing advanced drug delivery schemes.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” This editorial reviews how photobiomodulation therapy might effectively treat both hyperpigmentation and depigmentation skin disorders, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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January 2024 in “Microorganisms” This study suggests that the synthetic peptide SPIKENET (SPK) may protect against long-term skin alterations in mice following coronavirus infection, offering potential therapeutic intervention for similar effects in humans post-COVID-19.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This article highlights that while cannabinoids show potential for treating various skin conditions, current evidence is largely preclinical, with a need for comprehensive clinical trials to confirm these promising effects.
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.
September 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review reports limited evidence suggesting that stem cell-based therapies, particularly using human-derived mesenchymal stem cells and exosomes, may be effective for skin rejuvenation, though results are uncertain due to methodological limitations and variability across studies.
May 2026 in “Medical and Veterinary Entomology” This study found that the combination of L. sericata secretions and A. sintenisii extract significantly enhanced wound healing compared to each agent alone or Furacin®, suggesting a synergistic effect.
May 2026 in “Applied Sciences” In this review, the authors reported that sprout extracts, rich in bioactive compounds, show promising effects on skin health, such as enhancing collagen synthesis, improving hydration, and reducing inflammation, though most evidence comes from laboratory and animal studies.
April 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review summarizes recent research into the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists on skin processes, noting potential benefits for wound healing but also potential cosmetic concerns like facial fat loss and decreased collagen, highlighting the need for more clinical studies to clarify their dermatological impact.
April 2026 in “Molecules” This study suggests that extracellular vesicles derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae may enhance hair follicle-related cellular processes, highlighting their potential for biomedical and cosmetic applications.
March 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter explores the promising use of low-power laser irradiation for post-hysterectomy reconstructive care, emphasizing enhancements like a flexible fiber optic module, to potentially improve genitourinary rehabilitation in cervical cancer patients.
February 2026 in “Preprints.org” In this study, extracellular vesicles from Saccharomyces cerevisiae demonstrated multifunctional bioactivity, enhancing cell proliferation and migration, reducing inflammation, and promoting collagen gene expression in hair follicle–related cells.
January 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review explores current knowledge on fibroblast lineage specification and its impact on scar-free wound healing, noting that early fetal skin fibroblasts support regeneration, while later developmental shifts lead to fibrosis, highlighting potential strategies to reprogram adult fibroblasts for regenerative repair.
In this chapter, the authors discuss how the decline in estrogen during menopause affects skin health, detailing changes like dryness, thinning, and increased sensitivity, and suggest management strategies such as lifestyle adjustments and hormone replacement therapy to address these issues.
October 2025 in “International Wound Journal” In a study using a rat model of hypertrophic scars, researchers found that gamma-irradiated human amniotic fluid improved wound healing, collagen remodelling, immune response, and scar characteristics more effectively than saline or non-irradiated amniotic fluid, indicating its potential for clinical applications in scar management.
August 2025 in “World Academy of Sciences Journal” This scoping review revealed that topical metformin shows potential in dermatology, displaying anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-photoaging, wound-healing, and antitumor properties, while also being effective for conditions like melasma and acne vulgaris; further clinical trials are needed to confirm its safety and efficacy for long-term human use.
February 2025 in “Folia Medica” In this experimental study, hyaluronic acid injections in BALB/c mice improved wound healing by increasing fibroblast numbers, collagen density, and epithelium thickness, while also enhancing hair growth, suggesting potential benefits for scar prevention in sutured incisions.