25 citations
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April 2021 in “The EMBO Journal” This review discusses the role of hair follicle stem cells as active signaling centers in skin homeostasis, highlighting recent advancements and reporting no new clinical results.
23 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Bionic Engineering” This study found that PCL-Col/ZnO fibrous scaffolds enhanced wound healing and exhibited antibacterial properties, making them promising for use as a wound dressing.
13 citations
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, an immortalized MSC line from human adipose tissue showed potential for applications in regenerative medicine and inflammatory diseases through production of active factors, demonstrated in vitro.
12 citations
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January 2014 in “Menoufia Medical Journal” This review discusses the role of dermoscopy in diagnosing hair and scalp disorders, noting its ability to aid in differential diagnosis without the need for biopsies; it reports no new clinical results.
8 citations
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August 2025 in “Journal of Translational Medicine” This comprehensive review suggests that CD44 signaling plays a significant role in post-natal skin wound healing and scar formation, with potential for therapeutic approaches targeting CD44 to shift from fibrotic scarring towards regenerative healing, including wound regeneration and hair neogenesis.
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.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “Fertility and sterility” This review discusses the emerging considerations and challenges of uterus transplantation for transgender women but presents no new clinical results.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “Cell proliferation” This study reported that supplementing rat hair follicle stem cells with chick embryo extract enhanced their migration and proliferation, possibly promoting differentiation toward Schwann cells.
5 citations
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March 2016 in “Experimental and molecular pathology” In mouse models of alopecia areata, this study found increased dilation of lymphatic vessels in affected mice, with associated changes in gene expression related to vascular growth and immune cell movement.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study compared RNA-seq results from horse plucked-hair and skin-biopsy samples, finding that plucked hairs were enriched with hair-follicle keratinocytes, while biopsies showed enrichment for other cell types.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology” This study found that administering lower doses of sodium pentaborate pentahydrate increased hair growth in rats via specific molecular pathways, while a higher dose suppressed these pathways and impaired hair growth.
August 2026 in “Lasers in Medical Science” This review suggests that hyperspectral and terahertz imaging show promise in non-invasively assessing scalp changes associated with hair loss, but further validation is needed for clinical application.
March 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by combining antibacterial, antioxidant, and immune-boosting effects.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this laboratory study, researchers observed that mouse vascular endothelial cells exhibit dynamic changes after exposure to ionizing radiation, including a transient endothelial subpopulation that facilitates vascular-epidermal communication and skin repair, with shifting roles in angiogenesis and immune surveillance over time.
February 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” This study found that a novel nano-engineered platform, PCA, significantly promoted hair regeneration in an androgenetic alopecia mouse model by enhancing angiogenesis and hair follicle stem cell proliferation, showing promise for future hair regrowth treatments.
February 2026 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Skin organoids can mimic human skin responses to injury and inflammation, making them useful for studying skin diseases and testing treatments.
November 2025 in “ACS Omega” This study found that incorporating Canavalia ensiformis lectin into alginate and carboxymethylcellulose films enhanced angiogenic factor expression, suggesting these biopolymer films could be an effective alternative for wound treatment.
This study found that recombinant human type XVII collagen (rhCOL17A1) promotes hair growth by activating the Wnt/β-catenin and SHH/GLI signaling pathways and increasing type XVII collagen expression, with significant effects observed in both cell and mouse models.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that exosomes and secretome derived from rat hair follicle stem cells show promising potential for wound healing and tissue repair, demonstrating significant wound closure and suggesting their broader applicability in regenerative medicine.
April 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” The researchers reported that sulfated chitosan-containing sponges can modulate macrophage activity in diabetic wounds, reducing inflammation and promoting angiogenesis and tissue regeneration, which may enhance wound healing outcomes.
August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study observed that in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, treatments with LTF, 5% minoxidil, and LTF-DPC-EXO significantly promoted hair regeneration compared to the model group, potentially through modulation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway.
73 citations
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October 1986 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that a combination of topical tretinoin and 0.5% minoxidil resulted in terminal hair regrowth in 66% of subjects with androgenetic alopecia over one year.
33 citations
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October 2016 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” This review discusses the development of IPL devices, highlights their established cosmetic uses, such as treating vascular and pigmented lesions, and suggests potential expansion into more effective combination therapies.
13 citations
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September 2021 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study suggests that D-panthenol may promote hair growth by enhancing cell viability, suppressing apoptosis markers, and elongating the anagen phase in human hair follicle cells.
11 citations
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November 2020 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study found that a prevascularized collagen fiber space improved hair generation compared to intracutaneous transplantation by providing a better microenvironment for transplanted cells.
5 citations
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January 2021 in “BioMed Research International” This study found that a noncrosslinked hyaluronic acid filler restored cell viability against UVB-induced cytotoxicity and increased VEGF secretion in human dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential for mesotherapy use after further research.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Materials horizons” This study developed 3D micropatterns with magnesium silicate nanospheres that mimic vessels and hair follicles for potential use in skin regeneration by reconstructing vasculature and promoting hair growth.
1 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that a hypoxic microenvironment enhanced the proliferation and pluripotency of adipose mesenchymal stem cells, promoting hair follicle formation and upregulating specific growth factors in Arbas Cashmere goats.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Applied sciences” This study found that essential oils boost hair growth activity in dermal papilla cells by scavenging reactive oxygen species and upregulating growth factor biomarkers.
This study found that the Nap-F3K-CA hydrogel, when used on burn wounds, demonstrated effective antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, promoting accelerated skin repair, decreased wound infections, and improved healing processes, highlighting its potential as a clinical burn wound dressing.