August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that enhancing endocannabinoid tone with an EMT-inhibitor may have anti-inflammatory effects and slightly increase sebaceous lipid production, which could be beneficial for dry skin conditions.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this animal study, zinc deficiency in mice was linked to disrupted hair cycles and impaired hair regrowth, which were reversed by zinc supplementation.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study explored the role of nine specific miRNAs in human hair follicles, revealing significant miRNA/mRNA correlations for miR-24, miR-31, and miR-106a and identifying target genes involved in hair biology.
August 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that a decrease in estradiol levels in women is associated with increased hair shedding due to weakened anchoring of telogen hairs.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that dermal papilla cells exhibit stage-dependent variation in histone methylation during the hair follicle cycle and display distinct chromatin marker expression when transitioning to in vitro culture.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, low-dose 453 nm blue light appeared to enhance hair growth by interacting with specific photoreceptors in the outer root sheath cells.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that their novel 3D-imaging method, ASAXA-μCT, identified shrinkage of sweat glands as a key factor in skin aging, which leads to dermal defects, decreased elasticity, and increased wrinkling and sagging.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the novel ASAXA-μCT imaging method identified that the shrinkage of sweat glands with aging causes dermal defects, reducing skin elasticity and contributing to wrinkling and sagging.
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July 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the role of Wnt/β-catenin signaling in hair follicle regeneration and highlights recent progress in developing hair loss treatments targeting this pathway, but reports no new clinical results.
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February 2021 in “Pharmacological research” This review discusses the potential of endogenic and exogenous exosomes in dermatology and cutaneous aesthetics, highlighting their capacity to repair and rejuvenate skin tissue, but reports no new experimental results.
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January 2020 in “Theranostics” This study demonstrated that OSA hydrogels enhanced the stability and retention of dermal papilla-derived extracellular vesicles, which significantly improved hair regeneration in both cultured human hair and a mouse depilation model.
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September 2011 in “Tissue Engineering Part B-reviews” This report reviews current advances in hair follicle regeneration for tissue-engineered skin grafts and highlights the feasibility and challenges of creating human hair follicles in this setting, suggesting key bioengineering requirements.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering” This review discusses recent advances in the role of dermal papilla cells and adipocyte lineage cells in hair regeneration, but it reports no new clinical results.
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February 2022 in “Stem Cell Reviews and Reports” This review of stem cell-based tissue engineering treatments in preclinical burn wound models reports promising improvements in skin repair, suggesting potential as an enhanced therapy for burn wounds.
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June 2015 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study demonstrated that a 3D air–liquid culture system using Wnt-CM-treated cells can induce hair regeneration in nude mice and may facilitate large-scale preparation for hair loss treatment.
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October 2009 in “Biochemical Engineering Journal” This review discusses various approaches to treating alopecia, including drug therapy and hair transplantation, but reports no new research findings; the authors highlight the need for novel techniques like cell culturing.
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review article summarizes the potential role of advanced medical therapies—using genes, cells, and/or tissue engineering—in treating various types of alopecia, by examining clinical research, basic studies, and ongoing trials.
13 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This review discusses the potential of cell-derived nanovesicles as innovative treatment strategies for hair growth and provides no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for further understanding of their mechanisms.
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June 2020 in “Stem Cells International” In this study using a mouse model, ECM/SVF-CM, derived from adipose-derived stem cells, was observed to stimulate hair growth more effectively than SVF-CM by promoting cell proliferation, neovascularization, and anagen induction, which may support its potential as an improved treatment for hair loss.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” This study demonstrated that adding human adipose-derived stem cells to hair follicle germ-like aggregates significantly improved hair shaft generation in transplanted nude mice, suggesting a promising strategy for hair regenerative medicine.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review discusses the potential benefits of phytochemicals for hair care and emphasizes the need for more robust preclinical and clinical studies, without reporting new clinical results.
8 citations
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January 2022 in “Burns and trauma” This review discusses the role of extracellular vesicles from specific skin cells in wound healing, emphasizing their potential in regenerative medicine and reporting no new experimental results.
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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.
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March 2021 in “Skin health and disease” This review evaluates laboratory models used in androgenetic alopecia research but reports no new findings, emphasizing the potential of human-derived 3-D models for future studies.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Bioprinting” This review found that 3D bioprinting significantly advances skin tissue engineering by enabling the creation of complex, patient-specific skin structures, though technological and regulatory challenges persist, particularly in areas like scalability and physiological mimicry.
June 2026 in “Applied Biological Chemistry” This study found that the M5 isolation method for human dermal papilla cells significantly improved attachment efficiency, proliferative capacity, and trichogenic potential, providing an optimized strategy for scalable manufacturing in hair regeneration therapies for conditions like alopecia.
June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified hypericin and berberine as compounds that can support hair growth by enhancing oxytocin receptor expression and acting as an oxytocin receptor agonist, respectively, potentially serving as practical alternatives to oxytocin for treating hair-loss diseases.
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.
May 2026 in “Organoid Research” This review highlights recent advancements in the engineering of skin organoids using hydrogels, which improve their structural and functional fidelity by supporting the architecture and integration of vascular and neural components, promising to enhance regenerative medicine, drug discovery, and complex skin disorder studies.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences” In this review, recent innovations in hair transplantation, such as AI-assisted graft selection, robotic systems, stem cell therapy, and advanced drug delivery techniques, are reported to enhance hair density and thickness for more natural results and higher patient satisfaction by addressing limitations of traditional methods.