Stem cells in dermatology

An Bras Dermatol. 2014 Mar-Apr;89(2):286-91. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20142530.

Abstract

Preclinical and clinical research have shown that stem cell therapy could be a promising therapeutic option for many diseases in which current medical treatments do not achieve satisfying results or cure. This article describes stem cells sources and their therapeutic applications in dermatology today.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Marrow Cells
  • Dermatology / trends*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cells / cytology
  • Humans
  • Regeneration / physiology
  • Skin / cytology*
  • Skin Diseases / therapy
  • Skin Physiological Phenomena
  • Stem Cell Transplantation
  • Stem Cells / cytology*
  • Stem Cells / physiology
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy