October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine ” Combination therapies work better than single treatments for atrophic acne scars.
September 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Biologicals are increasingly used in medicine and cosmetics, especially for skin and hair treatments, but more research is needed.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fetuin A, Anigozanthos Flavidus extract, and Ovol2 affect wound healing and skin regeneration.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Older mice healed wounds better but lost more weight and might have weaker immune systems afterward.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Li2CO3 improved skin disease in a mouse model of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia without toxicity.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The new protocol using Cellutome™ and RCM safely assesses wound healing in detail.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Ovol2 is important for proper skin healing and hair growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fetuin A may increase collagen production and promote scarring.
April 2014 in “Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences” Women over forty can maintain skin and hair health with lifestyle and dietary changes.
May 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Skin problems in the elderly are unique and may indicate other diseases, involving changes in skin, hair, nails, and increased cancer risk.
480 citations,
August 2014 in “Nature Biotechnology” Changing the environment around stem cells could help tissue repair, but it's hard to be precise and avoid side effects.
418 citations,
September 2012 in “Nature” African spiny mice can regenerate skin, hair, and cartilage, but not muscle, and their unique abilities could be useful for regenerative medicine.
211 citations,
November 2018 in “Nature Cell Biology” Stem cells help heal skin wounds by moving and changing roles, working with other cells, and needing more research on their activation and behavior.
178 citations,
August 2016 in “Advances in wound care” New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
150 citations,
October 2010 in “The American Journal of Pathology” The document concludes that more research is needed to better understand and treat primary cicatricial alopecias, and suggests a possible reclassification based on molecular pathways.
138 citations,
May 2000 in “Maturitas” Estrogen replacement can improve skin health in menopausal women but doesn't reverse sun damage or prevent hair loss.
127 citations,
January 2015 in “Journal of Biological Rhythms” The skin's internal clock affects healing, cancer risk, aging, immunity, and hair growth, and disruptions can harm skin health.
112 citations,
July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Folliculitis decalvans is a rare scalp condition causing scarring hair loss, treated with long-term antibiotics and other medications, but it often comes back and is hard to manage.
99 citations,
June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
98 citations,
May 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” There are many treatments for permanent hair loss disorders, but their effectiveness varies and there's no clear best option.
97 citations,
May 2008 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Different soft tissue fillers can cause various skin reactions; biodegradable fillers are safer and non-biodegradable ones like silicone can lead to long-term problems.
93 citations,
November 2018 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” New nanocomposites with copper show promise for healing burn wounds and regenerating skin.
92 citations,
June 2017 in “Journal of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery” Microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for various skin conditions, often preferred for its fewer side effects and shorter recovery time.
80 citations,
April 2018 in “Trends in Molecular Medicine” Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia may help us understand hair follicle stem cell disorders and suggest new treatments.
80 citations,
March 2000 in “Journal of cutaneous pathology” The VVG stain effectively differentiates scar tissue from normal skin and helps classify types of permanent alopecia.
78 citations,
September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The document concludes that various clinical methods are used to assess ageing skin and the effectiveness of anti-ageing products.
71 citations,
February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy causes skin changes like darkening, hair thickening, nail changes, and increased risk of skin growths, most of which usually resolve after birth.
70 citations,
February 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fat-derived stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, and biomaterials show promise for healing chronic skin wounds and improving soft tissue with few side effects.
69 citations,
June 2017 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” Advanced human skin models improve drug development and could replace animal testing.
68 citations,
August 2014 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” Dermal papilla cells help wounds heal better and can potentially grow new hair.