Umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of stem cells for medical treatments, but its use is less common than other transplants, and there are ethical issues to consider.
August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” Scientists have improved 3D models of human skin for research and medical uses, but still face challenges in perfectly replicating real skin.
July 2023 in “Regenerative Therapy” Stem cell and platelet-rich plasma therapies show promise for COVID-19 related hair loss, but more research is needed.
May 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” New method efficiently isolates hair growth cells from newborn mouse skin.
February 2018 in “InTech eBooks” PRP therapy is effective for hair regrowth and improving hair quality with minimal side effects.
April 2023 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Human hair follicle stem cells help repair tendon injuries.
3 citations,
March 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Researchers developed a new method to test hair growth drugs and found that adult cells are best for hair growth, but the method needs improvement as it didn't create mature hair follicles.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Microneedling improves skin and hair conditions by enhancing treatment absorption and stimulating growth factors.
January 2023 in “Journal of surgery and research” New treatment effectively reverses hair thinning in most patients with mild side effects.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “Life” COVID-19 can cause temporary hair loss, which is commonly reversible with treatment.
February 2021 in “International journal of regenerative medicine” A new method using fat tissue cells may help treat hair loss.
42 citations,
May 2016 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Using platelet-rich plasma, which is full of growth factors, can help treat pattern hair loss.
20 citations,
January 2022 in “Polymers” Nanoparticles added to natural materials like cellulose and collagen can improve cell growth and wound healing, but more testing is needed to ensure they're safe and effective.
3 citations,
December 2021 in “Materials today communications” A new film made from human hair supports skin cell growth better than collagen.
2 citations,
December 2023 in “Advanced science” Glycosaminoglycans help heal wounds but aren't yet ready for clinical use.
53 citations,
April 2016 in “Stem cell research & therapy” LL-37 helps stem cells grow and move, aiding tissue regeneration and hair growth.
16 citations,
February 2022 in “Science Advances” Follistatin and LIN28B together improve the ability of inner ear cells in mice to regenerate into hearing cells.
16 citations,
November 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma is most effective for hair loss treatment and shows promise for skin healing and rejuvenation, but more standardized research is needed.
14 citations,
November 2019 in “Mediators of inflammation” IL-6 from stem cells helps repair skin and grow hair.
6 citations,
August 2016 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” The CUBIC protocol allows detailed 3D visualization of proteins in mouse skin biopsies.
3 citations,
May 2015 in “Journal of archives in military medicine” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) shows promise in military medicine but its effectiveness varies.
2 citations,
August 2023 in “Autophagy” Autophagy helps control skin inflammation and cancer responses and regulates hair growth by affecting stem cell activity.
1 citations,
December 2023 in “Biomaterials advances” Sponges made of soy protein and β-chitin with human cells from hair or fat can speed up healing of chronic wounds.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Aggregate” A new hydrogel with micronized amnion helps achieve better, scar-free skin healing.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Combining PRP with minoxidil and finasteride is the most effective treatment for male hair loss.
February 2024 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open” Stem cell therapies show promise for hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia.
November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Fat transplants using a patient's own fat can rejuvenate and repair tissues effectively.
November 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” Early attempts at using cloned cells for hair transplants failed, but 3D cell growth showed some promise.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Afro-textured hair needs personalized care due to its unique genetic traits.
65 citations,
August 2013 in “Acta Biomaterialia” The new matrix improves skin regeneration and graft performance.