January 2026 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” This systematic review found that exosome-based therapies significantly improve skin elasticity, reduce wrinkle depth, enhance hydration, and modulate pigmentation, with minimal adverse events reported across multiple studies. However, further clinical trials are necessary to confirm long-term efficacy and safety.
May 2024 in “Ordu Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Çalışmaları Dergisi” In this study, patients undergoing plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery reported higher levels of self-confidence if they were satisfied with their appearance, based on scores from the Coppersmith Self-Confidence Scale and other measures of self-esteem and social support.
June 2023 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” This review found that exosome use in aesthetic plastic surgery shows promise in areas like skin rejuvenation and hair restoration, with laboratory studies indicating enhanced outcomes, but clinical evidence remains largely anecdotal, and no exosome-based products have FDA approval.
May 2023 in “Cytotherapy”
September 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that enteroendocrine cells play a key role in coordinating stem cell migration towards wounds in the Drosophila intestinal epithelium, aiding tissue repair through non-canonical Wnt signaling.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this review, the authors provide a comprehensive overview of Equisetum arvense (horsetail) as a promising natural ingredient in cosmetics, highlighting its antioxidant, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing properties, while also noting challenges related to standardization and clinical validation.
November 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”
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September 2015 in “Clinical lymphoma myeloma & leukemia/Clinical lymphoma, myeloma and leukemia” This review describes the various cutaneous manifestations of essential thrombocythemia and how treatments like hydroxycarbamide, interferon-alfa, and anagrelide may lead to skin complications, but does not report new clinical findings.
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November 2024 in “Bioactive Materials” This study found that 3D-printed polyamine-modified hydrogels facilitate M2 macrophage polarization and exosome secretion, enhancing skin cell compatibility and promoting wound healing and hair follicle induction in an animal model through specific signaling pathways, suggesting potential for skin disorder therapies.
In this study, exosomes were identified as influential in skin biology, demonstrating potential in accelerating wound healing by modulating inflammation and enhancing tissue regeneration, though their use remains primarily cosmetic pending FDA approval.
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September 2007 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” This study suggests that human embryonic stem cells may improve skin graft quality and functionality by enabling the identification and amplification of early ectodermal progenitors, pending confirmation from preclinical studies.
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July 2003 in “Pediatric Critical Care Medicine” This study observed that hair loss, which resolved on its own within six months, was reported by some patients after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, suggesting it as a potential side effect.
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January 2023 in “ACS Omega” This study developed sodium alginate and epigallocatechin gallate cryogels cross-linked with ferric ions, showing that they have strong antibacterial properties and rapid hemostatic abilities, making them promising candidates for wound dressing applications.
September 2023 in “Molecular frontiers journal” This paper highlights the growing interest in exosomes for their therapeutic and diagnostic potential in cosmetic dermatology, noting their roles in skin rejuvenation, postprocedural care, and antiaging treatments.
21 citations
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May 2021 in “Materials & Design” This study developed a new multifunctional medical dressing using Bletilla striata polysaccharide and ethanol extract that demonstrated hemostatic, antibacterial, and significant wound healing effects, as evidenced by quicker healing rates and improved skin conditions in treated wounds compared to controls.
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August 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that increased mRNA expression of the Ectodysplasin-A2-Receptor, observed across multiple species and tissues, may exacerbate inflammation during aging, suggesting potential benefits of blocking EDA2R/EDA-A2 signaling.
June 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” This study found that a hydrogel made from human placenta-derived ECM, copper, and endothelial progenitor cells significantly enhanced pressure ulcer healing in a mouse model by improving wound closure and tissue regeneration.
September 2016 in “Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery/The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery/The journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery” This article discusses advancements in heart tissue engineering, emphasizing the importance of environmental signals for cardiomyocyte survival and growth, but reports no new clinical findings.
This review discusses hormonal systems in the skin, such as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal and hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axes, and reports no new clinical results.
In this study, researchers found that psychosocial factors documented during hospitalization, such as emotional distress and social isolation, were significantly associated with posthospital telogen effluvium in patients with pressure ulcers, and developed a risk score to identify at-risk patients, although external validation is needed.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that carefully engineered hydrogels and asymmetric morphogen gradients facilitated the formation of anatomically relevant skin organoids from iPSC-derived EBs, improving pigmentation and hair follicle generation.
11 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery” August 2025 in “Stem Cells” This study developed a molecular systems architecture to map the complex interactions between mesenchymal stromal cells and their microenvironment, providing a framework for future predictive models that could enhance therapeutic strategies and reduce adverse effects.
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September 2014 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” This review discusses advancements and challenges in laboratory-based tissue-expansion and transplantation techniques for facial wound healing, noting potential for stem cell therapies but highlighting the ongoing absence of skin features like hair follicles in cultured grafts.
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April 2022 in “Science Translational Medicine” This study found that the hydrophilic PTK-UR foam with EG7 repeats significantly improved wound healing in porcine skin wounds compared to other scaffolds, suggesting potential for synthetic biomaterial applications.
8 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” This study found that a collagen patch made with fibroblast-derived extracellular matrix (fdECM) extracted from human lung fibroblasts enhanced wound healing by promoting wound contraction, angiogenesis, and skin remodeling in full-thickness skin wound models, including those with diabetic ulcers.
In this study, exosome-loaded hydrogels derived from skin precursor cells significantly improved wound healing in diabetic rats by enhancing angiogenesis, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue repair.
January 2017 in “Elsevier eBooks” Telogen effluvium is a condition that causes temporary hair loss due to stress or shock to the body.
March 2026 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study developed an in vitro model using NTERT keratinocytes expressing AEC-related TP63 mutations, which replicated skin defects observed in AEC patients and offers a valuable tool for understanding the disorder and developing new treatments.
In this study, the researchers developed a biomimetic multilayer composite scaffold combining a decellularized amniotic membrane, fibroblast-laden collagen gel, and epidermal stem cells, which healed full-thickness skin wounds more quickly and effectively by regenerating hair follicles without scarring compared to Moropicin ointment.