91 citations
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July 2010 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” This study found that low oxygen conditions and ECM degradation products increased the proliferation and migration of perivascular stem cells without altering their phenotype, suggesting potential roles in tissue repair.
July 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study describes a multifunctional hydrogel system designed to treat androgenetic alopecia by integrating nanozymes for reactive oxygen species clearance and melanin nano photothermal agents to enhance hair follicle health, suggesting potential for multi-target precision therapy and improved hair growth.
1057 citations
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November 2011 in “Annals of Biomedical Engineering” This review discusses the applications of low level laser therapy (LLLT) in wound healing, pain reduction, and treating various conditions, but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for randomized controlled trials for serious diseases.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review suggests that low-level light therapy can promote hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia, but more research is needed to standardize treatment parameters and assess long-term safety and efficacy.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “Animal Cells and Systems” In this study, researchers found that a specific Sargassum horneri extract processed via low-temperature pulverization improved burn wound healing in mice by enhancing re-epithelialization and reducing inflammation and oxidative stress, highlighting its potential as a therapeutic candidate.
1 citations
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January 2021 This study explored non-invasive methods for monitoring low molecular weight biomarkers on the skin's surface, concluding that certain amino acid ratios, such as Phe/Trp, could serve as potential indicators of skin inflammation and cancer.
March 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This chapter explores the promising use of low-power laser irradiation for post-hysterectomy reconstructive care, emphasizing enhancements like a flexible fiber optic module, to potentially improve genitourinary rehabilitation in cervical cancer patients.
December 2024 in “Journal of Biophotonics” In this study, researchers observed that red and red-orange LED light therapy stimulates nitric oxide production and decreases dihydrotestosterone synthesis in cell models, suggesting a potential mechanism for using light therapy to treat androgenetic alopecia.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Physics and Applications” This review discusses the therapeutic effects of soft laser therapy on humans and animals, highlighting increased ATP and reactive oxygen species production in cells with high mitochondrial activity.
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.
93 citations
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February 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that oxidative stress may contribute to androgenetic alopecia by inducing premature senescence and secretion of hair growth inhibitors in dermal papilla cells from balding scalp.
37 citations
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August 2019 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study found that the S. epidermidis A/C lineage is more pathogenic due to its metabolic and genomic versatility, which allows it to adapt quickly from a commensal to a pathogenic lifestyle.
25 citations
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January 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Low oxygen levels can make hair-growing cells better at growing hair through a process involving reactive oxygen species.
20 citations
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June 2020 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that hypoxia increases the proliferation of dermal papilla cells and highlighted the important role of lactate dehydrogenase in this process.
8 citations
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January 2014 in “PubMed” This study demonstrated that dermal papilla cells were more efficiently reprogrammed into induced pluripotent stem cells than dermal fibroblasts, suggesting their potential as a source for iPS cells.
January 2023 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study found that human embryonic stem cell-derived mesenchymal stem cells promote hair growth and enhance the transition from the telogen phase to the anagen phase in mice, especially under hypoxic conditions.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers observed distinct aging signatures in mouse keratinocytes, with increased expression in older mice, and noted relevant pathway changes that were also evident in human skin, suggesting potential insights into intrinsic skin aging.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study identified that bacterially-induced metabolic changes in keratinocytes enhance skin and hair follicle regeneration, suggesting that modifying skin microbiome interactions may improve wound healing.
January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review discusses advances in using tissue engineering to improve the inductivity of dermal papilla cells for hair follicle restoration and reports no new clinical results.
July 2024 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this review, the authors summarized non-pharmacological therapies that may promote hair growth and regeneration as alternatives to traditional drug treatments and hair transplantation, both of which have notable limitations.
41 citations
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July 2012 in “Stem Cells and Development” This study found that low-dose UVB radiation enhances the survival, migration, and hair growth-promoting capacity of adipose-derived stem cells in mice through the generation of reactive oxygen species.
7 citations
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June 2021 in “Cell Proliferation” This study found that direct interactions between human dermal papilla cells and melanocytes under low oxygen conditions improved cell functions and could be important for hair regeneration efforts.
9 citations
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June 2023 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study reports that keratinocytes grown under low oxygen conditions (physioxia) demonstrated reduced reactive oxygen species production and increased antioxidant enzyme activity compared to those in higher oxygen conditions, highlighting the role of oxygen in regulating skin antioxidant defenses.
3 citations
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May 2018 in “Journal of nutritional health & food science” This review discusses the potential of a low-dose comprehensive cyclical nutrient therapy for enhancing hair growth and strengthening hair roots, but reports no new experimental results.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This study suggests that combining LMWHA solution and HCO might improve mild to moderate urinary incontinence in women with GSM, potentially offering benefits over HA therapy alone, but further research is needed.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” This review highlights that current in vitro models often fail to replicate the physiological oxygen levels experienced by different skin cell types, which could affect redox states and functions, potentially accelerating skin aging.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This article reviews the versatile applications of red and infrared light therapy, reporting that these treatments can enhance skin health by modulating cellular processes such as RNA and protein synthesis, oxygen consumption, and reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
This study observed that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) increased cell viability in SARS-CoV-2-uninfected HEK293/ACE2 cells but did not improve viability in infected cells, suggesting mixed effects.
83 citations
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November 2006 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” This study found that progesterone protects rat Purkinje cells during oxygen-glucose deprivation by activating GABA A receptors through its metabolite, allopregnanolone.
5 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study suggests obstructive sleep apnea may increase the risk of male-pattern baldness in men with a family history of hair loss, and links low serum transferrin saturation levels to both conditions.