2 citations
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December 2025 in “Gels” This study developed a biomimetic 3D skin model with vascularization potential to assess the impact of nano-zinc oxide (nano-ZnO), finding that nano-ZnO significantly influenced genes related to apoptosis, inflammation, and oxidative stress in skin cells.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of toxicologic pathology” This review outlines the histological structures of the skin, highlighting species and regional differences in dermal absorption and obstacles encountered in toxicological assessments due to epidermal thickness variability, contact dermatitis reactions, and stem cell vulnerabilities.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of nutrition & health” This study suggests that fish oil, specifically its components EPA and DHA, play a beneficial role in promoting skin health by supporting epidermal growth and reducing proinflammatory cytokines.
1 citations
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January 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document concludes that the skin is a complex organ providing protection, sensation, and healing, with challenges in treating conditions like itchiness.
1 citations
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July 2005 in “Drugs and the pharmaceutical sciences” Targeting drugs to hair follicles can treat skin conditions, but reaching deep follicle areas is hard and needs more research.
June 2026 in “Research Square” This study identified a group of dermal fibroblasts near hair follicle stem cells in mice that facilitate hair regeneration by creating a biomechanically compliant extracellular matrix, enhancing stem cell activation and promoting a positive feedback loop for tissue regeneration.
January 2024 in “Archives of pharmacy practice” This study reviews the embryological origins, anatomical and histological structure, and key functions of the skin, emphasizing its protective, sensory, and regulatory roles, as well as the social and psychological impacts of post-lesion changes.
August 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that implanting HAP stem cells in a mouse model accelerated wound closure and reduced scar formation, suggesting potential for scar-free wound healing.
This study found that proretinal nanoparticles, applied topically, are safe and effective for penetration into hair follicles, enhancing retinoid biological activity in the skin while reducing irritation compared to conventional retinal formulations.
March 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery” This chapter reviews the skin's structure and its clinical relevance, highlighting connective tissue diseases and the potential for novel treatments like protein, cell, or stem cell transfer, but reports no new findings.
September 1997 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with acne have more CD4+ immune cells in their skin than healthy people.
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” This narrative review discusses the structure and functions of the skin, focusing on its barrier role, self-repair, thermoregulation, and immune functions, and reports no new experimental results.
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July 2011 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association” The skin's layers protect, sense, and regulate the body's internal balance, but can be prone to cancer.
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July 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported significant upregulation and release of S100A4 in psoriatic skin, which may actively contribute to psoriasis pathogenesis.
13 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry/The journal of histochemistry and cytochemistry” This study found that the expression of laminin-511 and -332 was significantly increased in psoriasis skin lesions and may influence keratinocyte proliferation and apoptosis, suggesting a previously overlooked role in the disease's pathogenesis.
8 citations
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May 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review discusses the use of topical and intralesional corticosteroids for treating alopecia areata, highlighting their efficacy and safety but noting recurrence and pain as limitations; no new clinical results are reported.
8 citations
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June 2019 in “Pharmaceutical research” This study found that using short durations of heat with chemical penetration enhancers improved isotretinoin delivery to human skin, especially via the hair follicles.
July 2025 in “Journal of Research in Pharmacy” This study found that using a combination of Virgin Coconut Oil and Nigella Sativa Oil improved wound healing in diabetic rats by reducing inflammation and enhancing skin thickness compared to single treatments or controls, suggesting a potentially valuable approach for managing diabetes-related wounds.
April 2021 in “Indian Journal of Animal Research” This study examined the age-related changes in the dermal structure of goat skin, providing baseline data on its histomorphology, histochemistry, and histoenzymology.
1 citations
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December 2020 The skin is the body's largest organ, with layers, cells, and structures that protect and support it.
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October 1992 in “PubMed” This study found no significant histologic differences in skin structure based on age, sex, or woodchuck hepatitis virus infection status among woodchucks.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” In this study, maternal exposure to constant light significantly altered the neonatal skin structure in rabbits, associated with reduced maternal melatonin levels.
April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study suggests that targeting the tumor stroma to promote the formation of dermal condensates may offer a novel approach to treating basal cell carcinoma.
13 citations
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December 1983 in “Canadian journal of zoology” This study found that mesenchymal cell processes from the dermal papilla contact epithelial hair matrix cells through gaps in the basal lamina during hair matrix cell differentiation in mouse vibrissa follicles.
This review explores the potential of regenerative cosmetics, specifically engineered skin tissues, for rejuvenating aging skin, healing wounds, and restoring hair, offering promising alternatives to traditional dermocosmetic treatments by promoting collagen production, reducing wrinkles, and regenerating hair follicles.
52 citations
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November 2006 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the identification and classification of different wrinkle types based on histological features and microanatomy, emphasizing their varying responses to treatments, and reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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November 2025 in “Biomolecules” This review examines the benefits of topical hyaluronic acid in cosmetic applications, noting its ability to penetrate the skin in low-molecular-weight forms and highlighting safety supported by clinical trials.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Cell Cycle” This study found that implanting hair-follicle-associated pluripotent stem cell sheets in mice significantly accelerated wound closure and reduced scar formation compared to non-implanted controls.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This study observed that tissue-engineered skin, using VEGF165 gene-modified cells embedded in astragalus polysaccharide-containing 3D printed scaffolds, enhanced early vascularization, and collagen and hair follicle regeneration, leading to improved skin repair in nude mice with full skin defects.
November 2023 in “Materials Today Bio” In this study, researchers developed a novel temperature-sensitive biopolymer-based drug delivery system that enhanced the transdermal delivery of ISX9, a neurogenesis inducer, resulting in more effective hair follicle regrowth and signal pathway activation in vivo compared to traditional topical application.