Journal of Inorganic Materials

   

Potential Application of Bioceramics in Promoting Hair Follicle Regeneration and Hair Growth

MA Jingge1,2, WU Chengtie1,2   

  1. 1. State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, China;
    2. Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
  • Received:2025-01-02 Revised:2025-02-08
  • Contact: WU Chengtie, professor. E-mail: chengtiewu@mail.sic.ac.cn
  • About author:MA Jingge (1995-), female, PhD. E-mail: 237122364@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    National Key R&D Program of China (2023YFB3813000)

Abstract: Hair loss caused by hair follicle degeneration can seriously affect individuals' quality of life and mental health. However, the clinical treatment methods for hair loss have several limitations. Hair follicle regeneration has emerged as a significant challenge in the field of skin tissue engineering. In recent years, various inorganic materials, particularly bioceramics, have been identified as capable of regulating cell activities by releasing bioactive ions, which positively influences skin tissue repair and hair follicle reconstruction. Herein, in this review, structure of the skin tissue and the hair follicle are introduced firstly, then the main types of bioceramics that can promote hair follicle regeneration are listed, followed by the related representative studies. Next, the different application forms of inorganic materials in hair follicle regeneration are discussed. Finally, the development direction of bioceramics for hair regeneration is summarized and prospected. This review highlights the potential of bioceramics in promoting hair regrowth, offering new strategies for treating hair follicle damage and hair loss disorders.

Key words: bioceramic, hair follicle, hair regrowth, skin tissue engineering, review

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