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October 2020 in “Communications Biology” This study found that maintaining tension-force balance in a human skin equivalent improved characteristics of skin homeostasis and structure, suggesting potential as an alternative to animal models for studying skin physiology.
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July 2016 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review discusses the potential risks and effects of chemical relaxers on hair and scalp health, reporting no new clinical results; the authors emphasize dermatologist guidance to mitigate these issues.
June 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This narrative review from the authors discusses mechanical scalp stimulation as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it has a biologically plausible mechanism but immature clinical evidence; marketing of these devices currently outpaces their supporting data, indicating a need for better-controlled trials.
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February 2016 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that 3D microtissue models of dermal papilla cells can enhance the ability to induce hair-follicle neogenesis in vivo, offering potential for controlled cell production in follicle regeneration.
August 2026 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” This study investigated the role of the glycoprotein Thy-1 in hypertrophic scar formation using a murine model, finding that Thy-1 knockdown reduced scar size and encouraged functional regeneration by influencing the p38MAPK signaling pathway under high-tension conditions.