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Regenerative approaches have evolved from stem cell\u2013based therapies toward stem cell\u2013free strategies, particularly mesenchymal stroma\/stem cell\u2013derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs). However, the relative strength, consistency, and translational readiness of these approaches remain unclear. The aim of this study is to synthesize and critically appraise evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses on cell-based and cell-free regenerative therapies for wound healing, with emphasis on clinical relevance, methodological quality, and recent developments. An umbrella review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidance. PubMed\/MEDLINE, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched for systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in English within the last 5\u2009years. Eligible reviews evaluated cell-based therapies and\/or extracellular vesicle\u2013based interventions for skin wound healing in clinical and\/or animal models. 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