April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that post-hematopoietic cell transplantation epidermal grafting significantly reduced chronic wound size in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
March 2026 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that platelet-rich plasma significantly accelerated wound healing in the donor area after follicular unit excision for hair transplantation in men.
13 citations
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August 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that intradermal injection of normal saline before follicular unit extraction significantly reduced wound size and skin mass removed compared to acute extraction, suggesting it minimizes skin injury in this procedure.
February 2016 in “Online journal of biological sciences” This study found that a mixture of Lawsonia inermis L. powder and honey could significantly speed up burn wound healing and promote hair growth in rabbits compared to control and honey-alone treatments.
February 2024 in “World journal of stem cells” This review highlights the potential of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells as a cost-effective solution for tissue restoration and regeneration in ophthalmic and oculoplastic surgeries, addressing unmet needs in reconstructive procedures.
19 citations
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November 2023 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This study found that synthetic melanin particles applied topically in mouse injury models improved wound healing, showing potential as a therapy for accelerated healing, including in human skin explants.
8 citations
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December 1996 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article discusses surgical innovations in scalp reduction to improve cosmetic outcomes but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the benefits of anchor techniques for minimizing scars and stretch-back.
55 citations
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September 2020 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review discusses surface engineered metal-organic frameworks for wound healing and reports no new clinical results; it highlights their potential as antibacterial agents, therapeutic delivery systems, and wound dressings.
14 citations
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April 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In a study using female Wistar rats, the researchers found that a liquid allantoin-enriched pectin hydrogel significantly improved wound healing, achieving a 71.43% reduction in healing time and complete wound closure in 15 days.
43 citations
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July 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review explores the relationship between hair follicles and wound healing, emphasizing the importance of translating scientific findings into practical therapies for chronic wounds, but it reports no new experimental results.
39 citations
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October 2013 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” In this study, researchers found that intestine-derived human alpha defensin 5 enhances wound healing, reduces bacterial load, and promotes hair growth in murine burn wound beds by increasing LGR stem cell migration.
January 2026 in “Sciences and Clinical Pharmacy Research Journal” In this study, a 15% ethanol extract of Moringa oleifera leaves was most effective in improving wound healing, scab formation, and hair growth in hyperglycemic rats, compared to povidone iodine and lower extract concentrations.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Materials” This review discusses the potential of metal organic frameworks for drug delivery in wound treatment, highlighting their unique properties and recent research advancements, but reports no new clinical results.
25 citations
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January 2018 in “Acta Clinica Croatica” This study found that allogeneic platelet gel significantly improved healing in non-healing chronic lower leg ulcers compared to hydrogel treatment.
16 citations
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October 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” In this report, a 17-year-old boy received successful scalp reduction surgery for alopecia due to a thermal burn, achieving excellent cosmetic results without hypertrophic or keloidal scarring.
November 2025 in “Nanoscale Advances” This review highlights the potential of inorganic nanoparticle-based scaffolds as innovative tools for advanced wound care, emphasizing their ability to provide antimicrobial action and regenerative support, while also discussing fabrication strategies and challenges in optimizing their clinical application.
26 citations
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July 2007 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study found that MRL/MpJ mice heal burn wounds with scar formation, experiencing delayed wound closure and impaired myofibroblast development, which contrasts with quicker contraction in BALB/c mice.
January 2024 in “Journal of developmental biology” In this study, researchers observed that abdominal wounds in laboratory rats healed faster, completing epithelialization in 20 days versus 30 days for back wounds, possibly due to a higher expression of skin stem cell marker genes in the abdominal area.
93 citations
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November 2018 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” This study demonstrated that modified montmorillonites combined with bacterial cellulose enhanced antimicrobial, wound healing, and tissue regenerative activities in a burn mice model, suggesting potential as an artificial skin substitute for burn patients.
38 citations
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” This study developed electrospun nanofibers containing mupirocin for wound treatment, reporting enhanced antibacterial activity, high water absorption, and accelerated wound healing in a rat model, suggesting potential use for severe skin injuries at risk of infection.
139 citations
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May 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes significantly accelerated cutaneous wound healing in rats by modulating the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that the meropenem-loaded spanlastic formulation showed strong potential as an effective topical therapy for bacterial skin infections in non-diabetic mice, demonstrating superior therapeutic activity and wound healing compared to free meropenem.
August 2025 in “Marine Drugs” This study evaluated a new composite material made from PLA, ALG, ZnS, and HT for blood-contacting applications, finding it improved surface characteristics and displayed anticoagulant properties and high biocompatibility with no genotoxic effects on blood and skin cells.
61 citations
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September 2024 in “Micromachines” This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the applications of electrospun nanofibers in non-invasive medical fields, highlighting their potential for health monitoring, personal protection, thermal regulation, and wound care, and discusses the challenges and future development paths for this technology.
9 citations
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” This review discusses the role of collagen XVII in maintaining stem cell niches and its impact on skin aging and wound repair, without reporting new clinical results.
November 2021 in “International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences & Technology” This article reviews optical coherence tomography for skin imaging and its potential clinical uses, but does not include new clinical findings.
788 citations
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February 2007 in “Nature” This review explores how adult skin epithelia preserve stem cell populations for hair follicle regeneration and wound healing, but reports no new experimental results.
November 2008 in “Medical & surgical dermatology” This study reports that a prototype device may accurately measure changes in hair quantity, diameter, and density in patients with balding by assessing the cross-sectional area of hair bundles.
89 citations
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January 2009 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry” This review discusses the differences in wound healing between fetal and adult skin, highlighting the potential to uncover genes for scarless repair that could improve adult wound healing.
40 citations
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June 2013 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” This study demonstrates that transfected epidermal stem cells using a novel 3D transfection system significantly enhanced wound healing and may serve as an effective therapeutic agent and gene delivery method for wound treatment.