192 citations
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April 2019 in “ACS nano” In a mouse model, this study demonstrated that a microneedle patch system using keratin and integrated with MSC-derived exosomes and UK5099 promoted hair regrowth more efficiently than traditional delivery methods.
April 2026 in “Dermatological Reviews” This narrative review found that while exosome-based therapies hold regenerative potential for skin rejuvenation, wound healing, and hair restoration, significant challenges, including variability in manufacturing and lack of regulatory approval, necessitate careful integration into dermatology practice, emphasizing the importance of patient safety and regulatory understanding.
This review reports that exosome-based therapies, coupled with nanotechnology and AI, show promise in aesthetic medicine, notably in skin rejuvenation and hair restoration, but large-scale trials and clearer regulatory frameworks are needed for effective clinical adoption.
6 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study introduced a novel exosome-loaded sprayable hydrogel (ADA-aPF127@LL18/Exo) that significantly enhanced wound healing in a deep partial thickness burn model, showing improved antibacterial efficacy and promoting tissue recovery processes like epithelialization and hair follicle regeneration.
77 citations
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August 2025 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy” This review highlights the potential of extracellular vesicle-based therapies for treating various diseases, but it also notes challenges like the lack of regulatory guidelines that hinder their clinical development.
320 citations
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December 2018 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review explores how preconditioning mesenchymal stromal cells can impact their secretome's therapeutic potential in regenerative medicine, emphasizing immunomodulatory and regenerative functions, but provides no new clinical results.
58 citations
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March 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study suggests that exosomes derived from dermal papilla cells, especially those cultured in three dimensions, promote hair growth and regeneration by enhancing follicular cell activity.
72 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” This review discusses recent advances in the therapeutic potential of exosomes for wound healing, highlighting their benefits and challenges but reports no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar” In this systematic review, researchers found that nanotopical systems like nanoparticles and liposomes significantly improved hair density, thickness, and follicular regeneration markers in alopecia treatment, sometimes surpassing traditional therapies like topical minoxidil, though methodological limitations remain such as insufficient long-term clinical trials.
January 2025 in “Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine” In this study, two female patients with severe, treatment-resistant alopecia areata showed significant hair regrowth after a single session of intradermal administration of adipose tissue–derived exosomes, without experiencing adverse events, suggesting a promising therapeutic strategy for refractory cases.
This animal study found that YH0618 may alleviate doxorubicin-induced alopecia and affects proteins like keratin and Smad3, suggesting potential therapeutic targets. The researchers analyzed protein expression changes to understand YH0618's effects in treating chemotherapy-related hair loss.
773 citations
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August 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This article reviews the potential advantages of secretome derivatives from human uterine cervical stem cells in MSC therapy and notes the need for regulatory standards to ensure safety and efficacy.
46 citations
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October 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This review examines the potential of plant-derived exosome-like nanovesicles in dermatology, highlighting their bioactive properties and discussing challenges to their clinical application, but does not provide new clinical results.
June 2024 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review highlights the potential of exosomes as a novel therapeutic approach for skin diseases and aging, due to their stability, transportability, and ability to carry various bioactive compounds to target cells.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” In this study, researchers found that exosomes derived from Pinctada martensii mucus can effectively inhibit melanin production in melanoma cells and zebrafish without adverse effects, potentially offering a promising therapeutic strategy for treating pigmentary disorders by modulating the NF-κB signaling pathway.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” In this experimental study on alopecia mice, PRP-exosome treatment was reported to significantly improve hair follicle density and the anagen:telogen ratio compared to 5% minoxidil.
7 citations
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March 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery”
28 citations
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April 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study reviews the roles and mechanisms of MSC-derived exosomes in wound healing, noting their potential as promising cell-free therapies for cutaneous regeneration.
13 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This research reported that a newly developed adhesive wound dressing (SIS/PAA/LAP) demonstrated higher tissue adhesion and burst strength compared to conventional products, and improved tissue repair outcomes in animal models, suggesting potential for enhanced wound healing applications.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that Adipose Stem Cell-derived Exosomes may improve hair growth and scalp rejuvenation, with clinical evidence showing increased hair counts and improved hair thickness compared to minoxidil.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that adipose stem cell exosome treatment may improve hair growth and scalp rejuvenation, outperforming minoxidil and showing promise in clinical trials for hair loss, including androgenic alopecia.
December 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of drug-loaded extracellular vesicles as a promising drug delivery platform but notes that clinical translation faces challenges due to variability in methods and the need for standardization and safety evaluation.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery” Exosome therapies could help with skin and hair issues, but more testing is needed.
June 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” In this review, researchers discussed various novel drug delivery systems, including lipid nanocarriers and polymeric nanoparticles, that may enhance treatment for alopecia by improving drug localization in hair follicles and reducing systemic exposure, potentially offering better outcomes than conventional treatments.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review highlights novel drug delivery systems for alopecia that enhance localization in the pilosebaceous unit, reduce systemic exposure, and support sustained drug release, with a focus on optimized follicular carriers ranging from 100-300 nm for improved drug residence compared to conventional methods.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that plucked hair follicles can serve as a practical and scalable source for regenerative medicine, as researchers successfully isolated and expanded keratinocytes and mesenchymal stem cells for potential cell-based and cell-free therapies, demonstrating significant wound-healing bioactivity in vitro.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology” This literature review examined research on hair follicle biology and hair loss treatments, highlighting the potential of secretome-based therapies, which may enhance hair regeneration and address limitations of treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
25 citations
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review covers advancements in skin repair and rejuvenation technologies, highlighting potential benefits of stem cell therapy, bioengineered skin substitutes, PRP, exosome therapies, and gene editing for conditions such as chronic wounds and genetic disorders, though challenges in accessibility, safety, and long-term effectiveness remain.
24 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review outlines how combining biomembrane-based nanostructures and microstructures with hydrogels can enhance strategies for chronic wound healing, by utilizing the unique properties of both to address metabolic disturbances and severe symptoms in wound care.
June 2026 in “International Science Journal” This study reviewed recent advances in regenerative technologies for aesthetic and reconstructive medicine and found that adipose-derived stem cells and platelet-rich plasma are well-established for tissue repair due to their safety and effectiveness, while emerging technologies like exosome-based therapies hold future potential.