10 citations
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November 2022 in “Protein & Cell” In this study, topical quercetin was found to stimulate hair follicle growth and promote microvascular regrowth in mice, suggesting its potential for hair regrowth strategies.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This investigation found that certain supplements, particularly whey protein isolate, growth hormones, and anabolic steroids, can negatively impact hair loss by affecting biochemical pathways.
53 citations
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April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe” This study found that skin microbiota, particularly in wild-type mice, promotes wound-induced hair follicle neogenesis and wound healing, highlighting the potential downsides of routine antibiotic use on skin regeneration.
July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Blood pressure drugs can cause skin lupus, but it improves after stopping the drug. The glycoprotein D vaccine works against genital herpes in some women, and the HPV-16 vaccine reduces HPV-16 infection and related diseases. More frequent light therapy clears psoriasis faster. A cream called imiquimod effectively treats a type of skin cancer. Iron supplements don't necessarily help with chronic hair loss in women.
6 citations
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March 2023 in “Materials” In this study, researchers developed an acellular bioscaffold made from ovine tendon collagen with an antibacterial coating for treating skin wounds. They found that genipin crosslinking improves the scaffold's properties, and with plasma polymerisation, it enhances antibacterial activity, potentially benefiting wound healing.
16 citations
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, minoxidil significantly downregulated interleukin-1 alpha expression in human keratinocyte cells, suggesting an anti-inflammatory effect that may be a mechanism of action in treating alopecia.
April 2026 in “Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group)” This study found that Myrtus communis leaf extract significantly decreased IL-1α and increased VEGF gene expressions in human keratinocytes, which may relate to the plant's traditional uses for hair loss and wound healing, though further research is needed to explore these effects.
124 citations
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July 2017 in “eLife” This study found that COL17 deficiency in neonatal mice causes abnormal skin cell proliferation due to disrupted Wnt signaling, while replenishing or overexpressing COL17 can reverse this effect in both neonatal and aged skin.
1 citations
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May 2024 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” In this study, KC-AD-MSCs were found to increase COL7 deposition and anchoring fibril formation at the dermal-epidermal junction in a RDEB mouse model, suggesting potential for improving skin integrity in recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa patients.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review suggests that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have potential benefits for dermatologic conditions but may also cause adverse skin reactions and impact surgical outcomes.
March 2026 in “Molecules” In this laboratory study, researchers reported that Camellia sinensis seed flavonoids significantly reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in UV-irradiated skin cells by modulating key signaling pathways, highlighting its potential as a skincare ingredient for anti-inflammatory and anti-photoaging benefits.
August 2026 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This study investigated the role of the glycoprotein Thy-1 in hypertrophic scar formation using a murine model, finding that Thy-1 knockdown reduced scar size and encouraged functional regeneration by influencing the p38MAPK signaling pathway under high-tension conditions.
10 citations
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January 2018 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the wound healing process and the factors contributing to abnormal scarring after thermal injuries, but it reports no new clinical results.
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February 2016 in “British journal of pharmacology” This study found that SIRT1 negatively regulates fibroblast activation and excessive scar formation, suggesting it may be a promising drug target for treating hypertrophic scars.
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January 2019 in “Springer eBooks” Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition best treated early with surgery for better outcomes and less recurrence.
10 citations
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August 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses mechanisms of wound healing impairment in leptin-deficient murine models used for diabetic research, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further study.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that IL-9 influences the behavior of human primary keratinocytes by promoting motility while reducing invasion potential through a novel mechanism independent of matrix-metalloproteinases.
13 citations
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May 2021 in “FASEB bioAdvances” This review discusses plant-based alternatives to retinoids for dermal antiaging and hair health, highlighting roles for cytokinins and phytoestrogens and reports no new results.
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.
14 citations
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January 2015 in “Hormones and Cancer” This study found that androgen receptor inactivation in male and female mice reduced susceptibility to DMBA-induced skin cancer, but the effect varied by the carcinogenesis model.
In this clinical trial, patients with lichen planopilaris treated with the oral TYK2 inhibitor deucravacitinib showed significant improvement in PGA, LPPAI, and Skindex-16 scores over 24 weeks, with transcriptomic analyses indicating decreased inflammatory and immune pathway activity post-treatment.
January 2020 in “Medical journal of clinical trials & case studies” This report details a case of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa in a 37-year-old male with a recessive mutation in the CLO7A1 gene, affecting type VII collagen.
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.
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.
August 2025 in “Materials Today Bio” This study reports that novel nanofibrous dressings combining polylysine and tannic acid significantly reduce bacterial burden, support wound healing, and exhibit strong anti-inflammatory effects in infected full-thickness wounds, promoting near-complete closure and skin regeneration within two weeks.
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.
35 citations
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October 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study developed a validated murine model of hypertrophic scar contraction, demonstrating similarities to human skin and observing graft contraction and tissue characteristics over time.
21 citations
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This ex vivo study reported that melatonin significantly improved certain aging biomarkers in aged human skin, including reduced mTORC1 activity, increased fibrillin-1, and enhanced collagen and elastic fiber organization, though other key biomarkers remained unchanged.
13 citations
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September 2022 in “Biomolecules” This study found that specific gene upregulations and mutations in hidradenitis suppurativa skin support the role of inflammation, altered epithelial differentiation, and metabolism dysregulation in the disease's pathogenesis.
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May 2010 in “American Journal Of Pathology” In this study, prolonged systemic administration of 17β-estradiol in castrated male mice delayed wound healing by inhibiting re-epithelialization and reducing collagen accumulation, with estrogen receptor-α likely mediating this effect.