research Microphthalmic-associated transcription factor integrates melanocyte biology and melanoma progression.
Mitf plays a key role in melanoma progression and is linked to disease stage.
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600-630 / 1000+ resultsresearch An observational analysis of erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli
EFFC might be common but underreported.
research The structure of hair and follicles of mice carrying the naked (N) gene
Mice with the naked gene have missing or abnormal hair cells.
research Exploring the potential effect and mechanisms of protocatechuic acid on human hair follicle melanocytes
Protocatechuic acid can reduce melanin production and boost antioxidant activity in hair follicles.
research Tfap2b specifies an embryonic melanocyte stem cell that retains adult multi-fate potential
The gene Tfap2b is essential for creating a type of stem cell in zebrafish that can become different pigment cells.
research Novel Hairless Mutations in Two Kindreds with Autosomal Recessive Papular Atrichia
New mutations in the hairless gene may cause hair loss and affect bone development.
research An unusual anatomical colocalization of alopecia areata and vitiligo in a child, and improvement during treatment with topical prostaglandin E2
Topical prostaglandin E2 can help treat both alopecia areata and vitiligo.
research Tyrosine kinase inhibition and grey hair
Imatinib can repigment grey hair, while SU11428 can cause temporary hair depigmentation.
research Coat Color in Intact and Neurointermediate Lobe-Grafted Agouti Mice: Effect of Dopamine Agonists and Antagonists
Dopamine affects coat color changes in agouti mice.
research Grey hair: clinical investigation into changes in hair fibres with loss of pigmentation in a photoprotected population
Grey hair is wilder, drier, and less manageable than pigmented hair.
research Zinc deficiency or genetic mutations?—A case report of hair heterochromia in the context of MC1R genetic mutations
A boy's hair turned red because of genetic mutations, not lack of zinc.
research T Cell Immunodeficiency, Congenital Alopecia, and Nail Dystrophy
A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
research AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT INHERITANCE OF ALOPECIA CONGENITA WITH KERATOSIS PALMO-PLANTARIS
research LAMELLAR ICHTHYOSIS: ONE CASE REPORT
Treatment with moisturizers improved the skin condition of a girl with a rare genetic skin disorder.
research Deletion of the epidermis derived laminin γ1 chain leads to defects in the regulation of late hair morphogenesis
Deleting a specific protein in skin cells disrupts normal hair growth and development.
research Uso de la simulación en el control de errores en la Rasterización
Gambogic Amide may prevent hair greying and promote hair growth by maintaining hair pigmentation.
research 1272 p21Waf1/Cip1 is differentially expressed in epidermal versus follicular melanocytes and melanoma cells and is phenotypically regulated by UVB-mediated apoptosis
The protein p21 is more abundant in normal skin cells than in melanoma cells and may help protect against melanoma, with UVB light affecting its levels.
research The anatomical distribution of lentiginous melanoma (lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma): Differences according to sex
Lentiginous melanoma is most common on the face, especially the nose, cheek, and pre-auricular areas, with men more likely to have it on the scalp, ears, upper back, and trapezius, and women on the cheek and anterior arm. Sun damage is a key factor in its formation.
research Banded Scalp Hair with an Unusual Glistening Appearance in a Teenager: A Quiz
A teenager's hair with alternating white and dark bands, known as Pili annulati, is a genetic condition that is usually harmless and often considered attractive.
research Congenital atrichia with papular lesions
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions causes permanent hair loss and skin bumps from birth.
research The RATIOnal Role of Polyamines in Epidermal Differentiation
Adjusting polyamine levels could help treat skin disorders like psoriasis and skin cancer.
research Loss of Msx2 Function Down-Regulates the FoxE3 Expression and Results in Anterior Segment Dysgenesis Resembling Peters Anomaly
Loss of Msx2 function causes eye development issues similar to Peters anomaly.
research Heterozygous Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy-desmoplakin Mutation Carriers Exhibit a Subclinical Cutaneous Phenotype with Cell Membrane Disruption and Lack of Intercellular Adhesion
Carriers of a specific gene mutation have subtle skin changes without visible symptoms.
research Transplantation of melanocyte stem cells in vitiliginous skin
Transplanting melanocyte stem cells from hair follicles can effectively treat vitiligo.
research Melatonin Exerts Prominent, Differential Epidermal and Dermal Anti-Aging Properties in Aged Human Eyelid Skin Ex Vivo
Melatonin helps reduce aging signs in human eyelid skin.
research Increased PHGDH expression uncouples hair follicle cycle progression and promotes inappropriate melanin accumulation
Increased PHGDH expression causes early melanin buildup in hair follicles.
research Monilethrix: a typical case report with microscopic and dermatoscopic findings
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder and started treatment with topical minoxidil.
research Cutaneous epitheliotropic T‐cell lymphoma in a sugar glider (Petaurus breviceps)
A sugar glider had a rare skin cancer that worsened despite treatment, highlighting the need for thorough checks in exotic pets.
research Mitochondrial deoxyguanosine kinase depletion induced ROS causes melanocyte stem cell exhaustion and hair greying
Lack of a certain enzyme causes hair to grey early by damaging stem cells, but an antioxidant can help prevent this.
research Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment—A Review
Skin pigmentation varies due to genetics, UV exposure, and drugs, with treatments available but requiring medical advice.