June 2026 in “Revista Brasileira de Saúde” This study reviewed current scientific evidence on the use of exosomes for treating alopecias, finding they may stimulate dermal papilla cell proliferation and modulate inflammation, though challenges in standardization and long-term efficacy remain.
June 2026 in “University of Science and Technology Journal for Medical Sciences” In this study, both platelet-rich plasma gel and 1% phenytoin cream showed comparable results for wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers in rats, with PRP providing slightly advanced histological improvements; however, the differences were not statistically significant.
November 2023 in “Наука і техніка сьогодні” This research provides a comprehensive comparison of hair restoration methods used in Ukraine and the USA, examining the effectiveness of surgical and non-surgical treatments for alopecia, including FUE and FUT hair transplantation, PRP therapy, and low-level laser therapy.
19 citations
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August 2019 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” This review explains the biology and preparation of platelet-rich plasma and discusses its clinical applications in plastic surgery, but reports no new findings.
45 citations
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August 2018 in “Stem Cells International” This article reviews the potential of adipose-derived and Wharton’s jelly stem cells in alopecia treatment but presents no new clinical findings, highlighting their potential benefits and limitations in regenerative medicine.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” This review discusses the potential of stem cell therapies for regenerating hair in nonautoimmune hair loss and calls for more studies to evaluate their efficacy.
August 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review discusses current and emerging therapies for androgenetic alopecia, emphasizing regenerative treatments and nanotechnology advancements, but it reports no new clinical results.
This review suggests that stem cells might be a promising addition or alternative to standard treatments for androgenic alopecia, but larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review discusses regenerative medicine approaches for treating alopecia, including mesenchymal stem cell therapies and platelet-rich plasma, but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further study.
41 citations
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study found that the DexIEME hydrogel promotes complete skin regeneration and scar attenuation in murine and porcine models, suggesting potential for treating deep dermal injuries.
499 citations
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September 2011 in “Cell” This study found that intradermal adipocyte lineage cells in mice are necessary and sufficient to activate follicular stem cells, highlighting their role in regulating skin stem cell activity.
88 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study of patients with Androgenic Alopecia, micro-grafts containing HD-AFSCs resulted in significantly improved hair density and follicle count over 11 months compared to a saline solution, suggesting a potential alternative therapy for hair regrowth.
43 citations
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December 2013 in “Stem Cells” Stretching skin increases a certain protein that attracts stem cells, helping skin regeneration.
5 citations
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March 2020 in “Cell and Tissue Banking” This study found that injecting a mixture of epidermal stem cells and dermal papilla cells can induce hair follicle regeneration and well-ordered epidermis formation in mice.
2 citations
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February 2025 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study suggests that Isaria cicadae Miquel rice fermentation extract may enhance regenerative wound healing of hair follicles in mouse skin through the Hippo pathway mechanism.
January 2023 in “Annali di stomatologia” This review traces the development and application of Platelet-rich Plasma in regenerative medicine, emphasizing its role in tissue healing and bone regeneration, but reports no new clinical results.
January 2019 in “Georg Thieme Verlag eBooks” This review suggests that platelet-rich plasma therapy shows promise for androgenetic alopecia and may be effective for some alopecia areata and cicatricial alopecia cases, but more robust trials are needed.
February 2026 in “MedScien” This study found that mesenchymal stem cells mainly promote skin regeneration and delay aging through paracrine activity, releasing growth factors and cytokines that protect against oxidative stress and stimulate healing.
14 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” This study found that dermis micrografting improved hair growth and density in patients with androgenetic alopecia over 4, 6, and 12 months, suggesting it could be a novel treatment option.
316 citations
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June 2017 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This review covers the potential of SVF and ADSC therapies in regenerative medicine and highlights the challenges of regulation and efficacy, without reporting new clinical results.
237 citations
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June 2013 in “Nature Medicine” This study found that fibroblast growth factor 9, initially secreted by γδ T cells, plays a key role in modulating hair follicle regeneration in mice after skin wounds.
160 citations
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January 2009 in “Clinical Drug Investigation” This study found that the HairMax LaserComb® significantly increased hair density and was safe and well tolerated for treating androgenetic alopecia in men compared to a sham device.
138 citations
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June 2012 in “Genes & Development” This study found that dermal Shh signaling regulates specific dermal papilla signatures essential for maintaining hair follicle development, suggesting that the Shh-Noggin signaling loop is crucial for hair morphogenesis.
134 citations
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January 2010 in “Biomedical research” This study found that subcutaneous administration of conditioned medium from adipose-derived stem cells promoted hair growth in mice, and hypoxia enhanced this effect by altering growth factor secretion.
130 citations
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September 2018 in “Cell Reports” This study found that macrophages play a crucial role in nerve regeneration by regulating Schwann cell dynamics and remyelination, with Gas6 identified as a key factor in this process.
118 citations
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December 2014 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This review discusses the potential of mesenchymal stem cells from the oral cavity for tissue regeneration in oral and maxillofacial surgery but reports no new clinical results.
103 citations
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cell Biology” This study found that overexpression of miR-214 in keratinocytes inhibits hair follicle development and cycling by targeting β-catenin in the Wnt signaling pathway.
77 citations
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March 2021 in “Nature” In this study, increased corticosterone from chronic stress prolonged hair follicle stem cell quiescence in mice, inhibiting regeneration, but restoring Gas6 expression overcame this inhibition.
76 citations
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July 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This article reviews the role of stem cells in tissue development, tumor formation, and organoid generation, and highlights the potential of epigenetic regulation in advancing regenerative medicine and cancer treatment, without presenting new experimental results.
68 citations
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November 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that PGD2 inhibits hair follicle regeneration in mice through the Gpr44 receptor, suggesting that blocking PGD2 or Gpr44 may enhance skin regeneration after wounds.