79 citations
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August 1998 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” In a transgenic mouse model, this study found that overexpression of keratin 16 in skin keratinocytes led to hyperkeratosis and increased EGF receptor signaling, altering skin cell behavior and structure.
January 2025 in “Bandung Conference Series Pharmacy” This study found that a solid shampoo containing 15% tin leaf extract (Ficus carica L.) and 1% vitamin E exhibited strong antioxidant activity, with a 53.43% inhibition of free radicals in hair and scalp, suggesting potential for reducing hair loss and premature aging.
December 2024 in “Proceeding International Collaborative Conference on Multidisciplinary Science” In this study, researchers developed a shampoo using ambon banana peel and green tea leaves, reporting that it showed positive characteristics and was safe for addressing hair loss, with optimal viscosity levels achieved in certain formulations.
January 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This literature review discusses exosomes' potential as biomarkers and therapeutics for skin issues, hair loss, and wound healing, but notes that their full functions and standardized applications remain inadequately understood.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed and evaluated a coconut oil-based polyherbal hair oil using various medicinal plants, finding it exhibited satisfactory physicochemical properties and stability, making it a promising hair care formulation, though further biological evaluation is needed to confirm therapeutic benefits.
August 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The researchers reported that a coconut oil-based polyherbal hair oil developed using traditional medicinal plants demonstrated satisfactory physicochemical properties, including stability and pH suitability for scalp application, though further biological evaluation is needed to confirm therapeutic effects.
29 citations
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February 2019 in “Environment international” This study found that higher prenatal and early childhood lead exposure may be associated with delayed pubertal development in girls, but not in boys, in Mexico City.
July 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that using exosomes derived from thrombin-pretreated umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells significantly accelerated wound healing and improved skin regeneration in a mouse model, highlighting their potential as a cell-free therapy for skin injuries.
21 citations
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April 2025 in “MedComm” This review explores the complex factors involved in alopecia areata, such as immune and genetic influences, and discusses advances in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, while reporting no new clinical results.
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September 2020 in “Steroids” This study developed a new method using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry to measure multiple steroid hormones in hair, requiring significantly fewer strands than previous methods, with high accuracy and precision.
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January 2025 in “Cell Transplantation” This review discusses the advances and challenges of using mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles in therapeutic applications and reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, acellular dermal matrix hydrogels significantly improved healing in a rat model of radiation-induced skin injury by promoting angiogenesis and modulating inflammation, suggesting potential as a novel treatment for this common radiotherapy complication.
January 2026 in “Lab on a Chip” In this perspective, recent advances in regenerative medicine, including bioartificial substitutes and engineered in vitro platforms, are reviewed for their potential to restore human hair follicles, highlighting new technologies like 3D printing, hair-on-a-chip models, and stem cell-derived organoids.
April 2024 in “Biomolecules” This review summarizes recent findings on the role of mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomal microRNAs in skin regeneration and rejuvenation, discussing their potential for treating skin damage and aging, and exploring bioengineering methods to enhance therapeutic effects.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
November 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study used advanced single-cell RNA and chromatin sequencing to investigate differences in peripheral blood cells between mild and severe alopecia areata patients, uncovering shared transcription factor motifs that may explain disease severity and open avenues for future research on therapeutic targets.
July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that tyramine-linked hyaluronan gel effectively supports the 3-D culture of ovarian follicles, facilitating the maturation of functional metaphase II oocytes that can develop into blastocysts.
This study focused on extracting compounds from curry leaves using various methods and evaluated the extract's purity, solubility, and stability, suggesting potential health benefits like improved digestion and hair growth.
38 citations
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January 2017 in “PPAR Research” This review discusses the role of PPAR-γ in the pathogenesis of primary cicatricial alopecia, including its involvement in lichen planopilaris and treatment trials using PPAR-agonists, and reports no new clinical results.
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October 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study developed a validated murine model of hypertrophic scar contraction, demonstrating similarities to human skin and observing graft contraction and tissue characteristics over time.
25 citations
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March 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This case study reports a 70-year-old man with treatment-resistant pityriasis rubra pilaris achieving complete clinical remission with ustekinumab, adding to evidence supporting biologic therapy when TNF inhibitors are unsuitable.
22 citations
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March 2021 in “Materials Today Bio” This review discusses recent advances in developmental tissue engineering for regenerating ectodermal appendages like teeth and glands, emphasizing biomaterial selection and cell culture strategies, but reports no new experimental results.
14 citations
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March 2016 in “Mechanisms of Development” This study found that BNC2 is critical for hair follicle regeneration and other developmental processes, as Bnc2−/− mice exhibit incomplete hair follicle development and developmental defects, and BNC1 cannot substitute for BNC2.
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May 2012 in “Genesis” This study in mutant mice found that Bmpr2 and Acvr2a are individually redundant, but together essential for normal hair follicle development, with their reduction causing rapid hair cycling and graying.
9 citations
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June 2023 in “Cells” This review summarizes recent findings on how the dysregulated PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway contributes to immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorders and discusses the potential of natural products, synthetic compounds, and biologic agents in their treatment. However, it emphasizes the need for further research to develop effective therapies.
6 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study reported that the use of composite RGDmix hydrogel improved the survival and proliferation of human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells and increased growth factor expression, enhancing wound healing through the RGDSP/integrin αv/PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
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December 2023 in “Advanced science” This study found that injectable gelatin/metal/tea polyphenol double nanonetworks significantly accelerated wound healing in diabetic wounds by enhancing cell migration and providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, without detectable cytotoxicity in tests.
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October 2023 in “Military Medical Research/Military medical research” This review explores the crucial role of regulatory T cells in skin wound healing, emphasizing their involvement in balancing immune responses and promoting regeneration. It also discusses Tregs' operations in fibrosis, keloidosis, and scarring, suggesting a potential avenue for novel treatments.
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This review highlights that microRNAs (miRNAs) play crucial roles in hair follicle development and cycling in cashmere goats, detailing recent advances in understanding their regulatory functions and potential applications in improving cashmere fiber quality and diagnosing hair disorders.
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January 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This expert group provided recommendations for preparing and using platelet-rich plasma in treating androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a manual double-spin method and specific dosing, although further studies on injectable platelet-rich fibrin are needed.