research Non-pigmentary actions of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone--lessons from the cutaneous melanocortin system. 16 citations , May 2006 in “PubMed” Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone helps manage skin inflammation and protect against UV damage.
research When the Circadian Clock Meets the Melanin Pigmentary System 18 citations , March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Silencing certain circadian clock genes increases skin pigmentation.
research Nanotechnology-based drug formulation and delivery systems for skin medical aesthetic dermatology: mechanisms, applications, and safety April 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Nanotechnology improves skin treatments by enhancing delivery and reducing side effects.
research The Skin POMC System (SPS): Leads and Lessons from the Hair Follicle 66 citations , October 1999 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” The Skin POMC System affects hair growth and skin responses to stress.
research Pathogenesis and treatment options for chemotherapy‐induced alopecia: a systematic review 34 citations , January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Scalp cooling is the most effective FDA-approved method to prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, but more research is needed for other treatments.