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December 2018 in “Nature Communications” Researchers created human hair follicles using a new method that could help treat hair loss.
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October 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alopecia areata can be triggered by specific immune cells without genetic or environmental factors.
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November 2006 in “Journal of Endocrinology” Prolactin slows down hair growth in mice.
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August 2018 in “Stem cells international” Hair follicle cells help maintain and support stem cells and blood cell formation.
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May 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” The Sacred Heart Bilobed Flap is a surgical method for repairing small scalp defects with local flaps, relying on scalp elasticity and hair regrowth to hide any imperfections.
October 2013 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Local anesthesia is effective, safe, and cost-saving for plastic surgery.
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January 2023 in “Applied Science and Convergence Technology” 3D bioprinting is useful for making tissues, testing drugs, and delivering drugs, but needs better materials, resolution, and scalability.
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October 2009 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Burn reconstruction improves with new techniques, materials, and tissue engineering.
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January 2019 in “Biomaterials Science” The shape of fibrous scaffolds can improve how stem cells help heal skin.
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November 1945 in “Archives of dermatology” Transplanted skin on hooded rats often grows white hair instead of black.
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August 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Cytokeratin 19 and cytokeratin 15 are key markers for monitoring the quality and self-renewing potential of engineered skin.
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April 2008 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Skin and hair can help us understand organ regeneration, especially how certain stem cells might be used to form new organs.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine” Hyaluronic acid-based HA2 hydrogel helps heal skin wounds better with less scarring.
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June 2019 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Scientists successfully grew new hair follicles in regenerated mouse skin using mouse and human cells.
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December 1999 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The technique of using a skin and hair graft from behind the ear successfully reconstructed a large eyebrow defect with good cosmetic results.
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March 2017 in “Cell and Tissue Banking” Researchers developed a new method to quickly prepare skin cells that improve wound healing in rats.
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August 2014 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” Propylene glycol and ethanol increase finasteride skin absorption, sodium lauryl sulfate doesn't.
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January 2019 in “The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds” Artificial dermal template treatment can stimulate complete skin and hair follicle regrowth.
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September 2011 in “Cell” Fat-related cells are important for initiating hair growth.
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April 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
276 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The document concludes that mouse models are helpful but have limitations for skin wound healing research, and suggests using larger animals and genetically modified mice for better human application.
202 citations,
August 2007 in “Biomaterials” Artificial skin development has challenges, but new materials and understanding cell behavior could improve tissue repair. Also, certain growth factors and hydrogel technology show promise for advanced skin replacement therapies.
176 citations,
January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.
132 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for skin repair and reducing aging signs but need more research for consistent results.
124 citations,
October 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Janus kinase inhibitors are promising treatments for autoimmune skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis.
116 citations,
August 2010 in “Nature” Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
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April 2003 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Fatty acid transport protein 4 is essential for skin and hair development.