Research Progress on Construction Technology of 3D Human Skin Models and Its Application Prospects in Dermatology
Traditional two-dimensional (2D) cell cultures and animal models often fail to replicate the complex layered structure and pathological microenvironment of human skin. This paper systematically reviews the latest advancements in three-dimensional (3D) human skin model construction, specifically focusing on bioprinting, organoid, and organ-on-a-chip technologies. Our analysis highlights that the integration of vascularization, skin appendages, and multi-omics data represents the core advancements in enhancing physiological realism for simulating. Despite these strides, challenges such as a lack of standardization and high medical costs remain as barriers to clinical translation. We conclude that future directions must leverage interdisciplinary synergy-integrating artificial intelligence and personalized multi-omics-will be essential to transition 3D skin models from laboratory tools to precise clinical applications.
Authors
- Lei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8723-3461)
- Wenyu Jin
- Wenqi Si
- Zhehu Jin
Institutions
- Yanbian University (CN)
- Yanbian University Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Molecular Sciences
- Published
- 2026-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms27041808
- Primary Topic
- 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- People's Government of Jilin Province
- Education Department of Jilin Province
- Health Commission of Jilin Province