January 2023 in “International Journal of Zoological Investigations” Certain genetic variations in IL-16 may increase the risk of alopecia areata.
September 2022 in “Journal of medical sciences and health” A person had two different benign skin tumors, a trichoadenoma and melanocytic naevi, at the same time but in different places on the face.
Melanocytes can regenerate around hair follicles in bullous pemphigoid, especially in patients with darker skin.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melatonin may protect hair follicle cells from damage caused by a chemotherapy drug.
Moles may stop growing because of cell cooperation, not just because of aging cells.
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February 1994 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A woman's hair loss was initially mistaken for a common hair loss condition but was later found to be caused by breast cancer cells in her scalp.
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February 2010 in “Journal of Cell Science” Human dermal stem cells can become functional skin pigment cells.
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November 2024 in “Life” Desmodesmus pannonicus water extract may help reduce skin pigmentation, heal wounds, and promote hair growth.
A man's scalp hair loss was due to a combined melanocytic nevus and alopecia areata, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
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September 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Dermatologists diagnose and manage melanoma more effectively than general practitioners.
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October 2018 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Mohs micrographic surgery is effective for early-stage non-melanoma skin cancers on the lips, with basal cell carcinoma more common on the upper cutaneous lip and squamous cell carcinoma more common on the lower vermilion lip.
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May 2024 in “Pediatric Blood & Cancer” Trametinib can effectively treat severe kaposiform lymphangiomatosis when other treatments fail.
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July 2007 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” ISCK03 stops melanin production in human melanoma cells and lightens skin color in mice and guinea pigs.
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December 1981 in “Journal of Endocrinology” α-MSH increases melanin production in moulting hair follicles, while AVT inhibits it.
January 2018 in “Florence Research (University of Florence)” Melanoma and vitiligo patients have different gut fungi and bacteria compared to healthy people.
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March 2019 in “Case Reports” A man with myotonic dystrophy type 1 had 28 skin cancers, suggesting a link between the disease and skin cancer, emphasizing the need for sun protection and regular skin checks.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
January 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” BMP4 helps stem cells turn into pigment-producing cells, affecting hair color and growth.
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November 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Rare skin cancer can mimic hair loss conditions, so thorough diagnosis is crucial.
December 2009 in “Expert review of dermatology” Vitamin D may help protect against nonmelanoma skin cancer.
July 2016 in “Cancer Research” Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that managing hair loss conditions like FFA and melanoma requires individualized approaches, considering new findings and balancing treatment benefits with potential risks.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Melitane 5% and hair supplements improved hair color in a 14-year-old with early graying.
January 2025 in “American Journal of Stem Cells” Melanocyte stem cells hold promise for skin regeneration and treating pigmentation issues.
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July 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Different tumor cells in one basal cell carcinoma can cause mixed treatment responses, suggesting personalized treatment is needed.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Certain types of human hair might help ultraviolet rays reach and damage cells, possibly leading to melanoma.
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October 2020 in “Nature Communications” AP-1 and TGFß work together to drive resistance in basal cell carcinoma, suggesting new treatment options.
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September 1999 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” K16 can partially replace K14 but causes hair loss and skin issues.
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October 2019 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Gefitinib can cause hair and eyebrow darkening.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alpha-MSH affects mitochondrial function, and MC1R mutations may increase skin aging.