April 2023 in “The Egyptian Journal of Histology” This study found that platelet-rich plasma improved healing and accelerated scar maturation in rat models of second-degree skin burns, especially noticeable after four weeks of treatment.
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October 2014 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This study developed a validated murine model of hypertrophic scar contraction, demonstrating similarities to human skin and observing graft contraction and tissue characteristics over time.
October 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Dermatoscopy helps track scar changes and guide treatment.
October 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This source highlights the challenges in treating cicatricial alopecia, noting that follicular unit extraction hair transplantation offers a minimally invasive and successful option to improve cosmetic outcomes for patients with permanent hair loss from scarring.
July 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that using exosomes derived from thrombin-pretreated umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells significantly accelerated wound healing and improved skin regeneration in a mouse model, highlighting their potential as a cell-free therapy for skin injuries.