15 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Translational Autoimmunity” This review examines recent research on melatonin's biochemical activities, particularly in skin health, but reports no new clinical results and emphasizes its potential for future medical applications.
February 2026 in “BMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review suggests that induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) hold promise for treating chronic wounds, but further work is needed to address safety, efficacy, and translation from preclinical models to real-world applications.
84 citations
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April 2013 in “Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology” This review discusses the current research and development of mannosylerythritol lipids, particularly focusing on their potential commercial applications in cosmetics; it reports no new results.
July 2025 in “Zagazig University Medical Journal” This review reported that exosomes have significant potential in dermatology for use as diagnostic markers and therapeutic tools, with implications for treating conditions like inflammatory skin diseases, skin aging, wound healing, and hair restoration.
102 citations
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April 2014 in “PloS one” In this study, Wharton’s Jelly Mesenchymal Stem Cells, cultured with human platelet lysate, showed enhanced wound-healing capabilities and multilineage differentiation potential, distinguishing them from bone marrow-derived stem cells and presenting exciting prospects for regenerative medicine.
101 citations
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October 2016 in “Nanomedicine: Nanotechnology, Biology and Medicine” This review reports on the dual aspect of fullerene in skincare, highlighting its beneficial antioxidant properties as well as potential toxicity and skin cell reactions, while identifying areas for future research.
69 citations
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November 2023 in “Heliyon” This abstract discusses the importance of developing intelligent and multifunctional dressings with skin-like properties for real-time wound monitoring, highlighting their potential to improve wound management, prognostic evaluation, and the integration of health monitoring into clinical practice.
64 citations
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May 2019 in “Materials Science and Engineering: C” This review outlines the development, applications, and challenges of microneedle-based drug delivery from 2000-2019, particularly highlighting fabrication techniques, but reports no new clinical results.
39 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition” This review discusses recent research and applications of RADA16 and RADA16-based peptide scaffolds in biomedicine, including their roles in tissue repair and drug delivery, but reports no new clinical results.
24 citations
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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses ethosomes as lipid carriers that enhance drug penetration into deep skin layers and underscores the need for advanced research on their pharmaceutical applications, but it reports no clinical outcomes.
20 citations
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September 2019 in “Nanomaterials” This study developed a portable electrospinning device that mimics hair for cosmetic thickening in a mouse model, showing performance comparable to benchtop models with added safety and cost benefits.
14 citations
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July 1977 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report found that a linoleic acid topical application reversed essential fatty acid deficiency and improved scalp dermatitis, alopecia, and hair depigmentation in a 19-year-old patient on fat-free intravenous nutrition.
12 citations
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December 2022 in “Current Protein and Peptide Science” This review discusses the molecular mechanisms and clinical applications of thymosin β4, highlighting its potential benefits for inflammation, wound healing, tumor metastasis, and other medical conditions but reports no new experimental results.
5 citations
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December 2022 in “Toxins” This review discusses the structural properties, pharmacological effects, and clinical applications of neurotoxins on synapses, reporting no new experimental results.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review highlights current and future AI applications in hair restoration and diagnosis of hair disorders, including automated systems for hair detection and self-diagnosis, emphasizing the need for experts to understand their benefits and limitations.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair therapy & transplantation” This review discusses melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles and their potential role in cell-based therapy for vitiligo, reporting no new experimental results.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This source reports on ongoing clinical trials examining the therapeutic potential of topical CBD for skin conditions like acne, dermatitis, and psoriasis, and emphasizes that upcoming trial results will be crucial in evaluating its effectiveness.
1 citations
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March 2005 in “SKINmed/Skinmed” Oral contraceptives can help treat skin issues like acne and excess hair.
July 2026 in “Current Problems in Surgery” This narrative review reports that tissue-engineered scaffolds for wound healing generally match standard care outcomes, with some trials indicating faster healing and improved scar quality, despite challenges like limited cellular infiltration and inadequate vascularization.
May 2026 in “Organoid Research” This review discusses recent advancements in hair follicle organoid technology for alopecia treatment but presents no new experimental results, emphasizing the potential for clinical applications and drug screening.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review covers the diverse clinical applications of platelet-rich plasma in regenerative medicine but provides no new clinical results.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science” This study aimed to enhance the skin penetration of minoxidil by encapsulating it in glycerosomal vesicles, offering a potential improvement in transdermal drug delivery for treating androgenetic alopecia. Results of the investigation were not reported.
December 2024 in “Microbial Biosystems” This review article focuses on the application of marine-derived collagen in wound healing, emphasizing its advantages such as safety, biodegradability, and cost-effectiveness, with scaffold-based treatments showing superior wound-healing acceleration compared to traditional dressings.
December 2024 in “African Journal of Biomedical Research” This review discusses the potential of 3D bioprinting to revolutionize cosmetic treatments through personalized skin regeneration, facial reconstruction, and anti-aging therapies, while highlighting the current challenges and promising future in the field of cosmetology.
October 2024 in “Biology” This review discusses the role of dermal papilla cells in hair follicle formation and their potential use in cell therapy for hair loss, but reports no new research findings.
This study suggests that human hair keratin-based gradient hydrogels incorporating silver ions may serve as promising dermal templates for wound healing, demonstrating favorable mechanical properties, cell interaction, and antibacterial activity.
May 2020 in “Meeting abstracts/Meeting abstracts (Electrochemical Society. CD-ROM)” This research reported that using an electromechanical system based on flexible nanogenerators significantly accelerated skin wound healing and hair growth, and reduced food intake in rat models.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that herbal cosmetics, incorporating modern technologies and traditional knowledge, offer various biological benefits like antioxidant and anti-aging properties. The authors emphasize the need for further clinical validation and standardized manufacturing processes to ensure their long-term safety and effectiveness.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review reports that herbal cosmetics offer diverse biological benefits, including antioxidant, antibacterial, and moisturizing effects, enhanced by advanced formulation methods, while emphasizing the need for more clinical validation and standardized practices to ensure long-term safety and efficacy.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review highlights that exosomes are showing promise as therapeutic, prognostic, and diagnostic agents in dermatology, with clinical studies suggesting efficacy for skin aging, scarring, hair restoration, and inflammatory conditions, though challenges in standardization and regulation remain.