129 citations
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May 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell” This review discusses recent findings on the plasticity and regulation of epithelial stem cells and reports no new experimental results.
17 citations
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January 1997 in “Cell and Tissue Research” This study found that a serum-free DMEM-F12 medium with 45% oxygen best supports in vitro development and differentiation of human fetal skin, closely mimicking the in vivo state.
62 citations
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February 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that 3D microtissue models of dermal papilla cells can enhance the ability to induce hair-follicle neogenesis in vivo, offering potential for controlled cell production in follicle regeneration.
8 citations
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January 2013 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” This review explores the potential use of plucked hair follicles in regenerative medicine and diagnostics but presents no new research findings.
April 2026 in “BMC Biotechnology” This study evaluated a novel synthetic cell-penetrating peptide, DualPep-ALO, finding it promotes hair growth by enhancing follicle cell proliferation, activating regenerative pathways, and reducing inflammation and oxidative stress in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting a promising new topical treatment for hair loss that rivals minoxidil.
44 citations
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July 2016 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study demonstrated that cultured epidermal stem cells and skin-derived precursors can regenerate functional hair follicles and sebaceous glands in both mice and adult humans, suggesting potential for bioengineered skin substitutes.
12 citations
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May 2013 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers isolated multipotent stem cells from elderly human epidermis and showed that they could differentiate into neurons using TAT-VHL peptide, suggesting potential for regenerative therapies.
12 citations
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” This study found that human umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUCB-MSCs) significantly prevented hair loss induced by dexamethasone in a mouse model and enhanced cell proliferation in human hair follicle cells, suggesting a protective effect against stress-related hair loss.
9 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” In this study, neonatal murine skin-derived cells transplanted using a mini-chamber method successfully produced robust and normal hair, contrasting with human scalp follicles which did not achieve follicle reconstruction.
51 citations
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August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study demonstrated that cultured human dermal papilla cells can induce full hair follicle formation when combined with neonatal foreskin keratinocytes in a grafted dermal-epidermal construct on mice.
7 citations
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February 2023 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” This study found that IL-1α promotes hair follicle regeneration and stem cell activation in an age-dependent manner by modulating inflammatory cells and oxidative stress in mice.
7 citations
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July 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study demonstrated that human skin can be efficiently reinnervated using human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neural stem cells, promoting skin vitality and sensory reinnervation comparable to physiological conditions.
90 citations
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October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics” This study found that red ginseng oil may enhance hair growth and protect skin from UV damage in mouse models by promoting regenerative processes and reducing inflammation.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study provided an overview of skin organoids created from pluripotent stem cells, showcasing their potential in dermatologic research and future clinical applications, while noting challenges such as lengthy differentiation protocols that result in heterogeneous products.
11 citations
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” This review discusses the history and challenges of hair follicle regeneration using follicular fragments and dissociated cells, without presenting new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” In this study, testosterone-induced alopecia in male rats led to significant thinning and follicular degeneration, but treatment with adipose-derived stromal vascular fraction cells markedly improved these histological changes, suggesting a potential role in hair follicle regeneration.
23 citations
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May 2019 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This study found that combining a human acellular amniotic membrane with iPSC-derived epithelial stem cells effectively repaired skin defects and promoted hair follicle formation in nude mice.
April 2026 in “Molecules” This study suggests that extracellular vesicles derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae may enhance hair follicle-related cellular processes, highlighting their potential for biomedical and cosmetic applications.
46 citations
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October 2023 in “Science Advances” In this study, researchers used 3D bioprinting to successfully create engineered skin tissues with hair follicle-like structures, potentially enhancing skin grafts and safety testing for chemical compounds by more closely mimicking natural skin complexity.
42 citations
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January 2017 in “Stem cells international” This study found that while extracellular matrix components like hyaluronic acid promoted larger organoid formation, other matrix components hindered hair follicle germ assembly in an in vitro model.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A single medium, PRIME AIRLIFT, supports better human hair follicle formation in grafts.
205 citations
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April 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study describes a system for generating hair follicles from dissociated cells in mice, suggesting that successful development requires a foundational epithelial platform.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study reported that gain-of-function mutations in TRPV3 lead to hair loss in mice by disrupting inner root sheath keratinocyte differentiation, ultimately causing follicular keratinocyte stem cell exhaustion and permanent follicle disruption.
1 citations
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June 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This article reviews the multifaceted roles of adipose tissue in skin biology and highlights its potential implications for epidermal homeostasis and wound healing; it reports no new research findings.
69 citations
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June 2017 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This review discusses the advancements and challenges in developing in vitro human skin models incorporating components like vasculature for drug testing and disease research, but reports no new clinical results.
35 citations
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” This review discusses advances in using molecular tools from skin biology to manipulate adult stem cells for regenerative medicine and reports no new clinical results.
31 citations
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April 2019 in “Cell reports” This study found that human iPSC-derived melanocytes from vitiligo patients successfully integrated into mouse hair follicles and epidermis, demonstrating potential for personalized therapy for depigmentation.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “International journal of experimental pathology” This study found that expression of GDNF and GFR α-1 proteins in human skin decreases with age, particularly in the epidermis, suggesting that their signaling pathways may be altered as people grow older.
March 2024 in “Advanced science” This study observed that a novel extracellular matrix hydrogel made from human fibroblast-derived matrix improved wound healing in animal models, showing significant effects such as hair follicle formation, reduced inflammation, enhanced pro-healing growth factor levels, and interaction with macrophages, compared to traditional collagen hydrogels.
31 citations
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January 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review discusses recent advancements in generating appendage-bearing skin organoids from pluripotent stem cells and their potential applications in dermatological research, but reports no new clinical results.