40 citations
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January 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Desonide is more effective than niacinamide for reducing underarm darkening.
9 citations
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May 2012 in “PLOS ONE” ILK is essential for skin development, pigmentation, and healing.
7 citations
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March 2020 in “PloS one” α-parvin is necessary for skin and hair growth and for the correct orientation of skin cells.
The treatment showed limited success in repigmenting hair for vitiligo-associated leukotrichia.
32 citations
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January 2010 in “Dermatology” Combining laser hair removal with topical eflornithine is recommended for better results in treating unwanted facial hair.
75 citations
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January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.
60 citations
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January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying a specific inhibitor lightens skin and hair color.
20 citations
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April 1999 in “British journal of plastic surgery” Ruby laser hair removal significantly reduces hair density.
150 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.
31 citations
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April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.
19 citations
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August 2007 in “Seminars in Plastic Surgery” Newer skin resurfacing lasers reduce damage and scarring, with some approved for safe use and minimal side effects.
17 citations
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January 2021 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Laser-assisted drug delivery has shown improved treatment outcomes for skin conditions and has potential to reduce side effects and treatment time.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a new way UVB light increases skin pigmentation through the ATP-P2X7 pathway.
Laser hair removal may cause skin changes that prevent hair regrowth.
December 2025 in “Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology” Understanding embryologic layers improves skin disorder diagnosis and supports developing targeted therapies.
3 citations
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October 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” New technique implants pigment in scalp with less pain and damage.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The long-pulse alexandrite laser is good for removing hair and treating skin problems like spots and veins.
9 citations
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July 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The laser treatment effectively and safely improved keratosis pilaris.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology” Cosmetovigilance and clinical pharmacists can enhance safety in cosmetic treatments, especially for those with diabetes.
January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
236 citations
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January 1951 in “Physiological zoology” Hair growth and pigmentation in mice involve specific stages crucial for research.
240 citations
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April 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Melanocyte stem cells in hair follicles are key for hair color and could help treat greying and pigment disorders.
44 citations
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April 2017 in “Genes & development” Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
22 citations
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June 2002 in “Seminars in cutaneous medicine and surgery” Laser hair removal works well for people with dark hair and light skin, but it's less effective for light hair or dark skin; improvements are expected.
20 citations
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October 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Some drugs can cause skin and hair color changes, often reversible when the drug is stopped.
6 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Advances in stem cells and their niches” Dermal papilla cells are key for hair growth and color, influencing hair type and size, and their interaction with stem cells could help treat hair loss and color disorders.
2 citations
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January 2002 Melanin and melanocytes contribute to the brown pigmentation in stasis dermatitis.
Low-level laser therapy combined with Neoptide improved hair regrowth better than either treatment alone in rats.
13 citations
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January 2009 in “The Open Dermatology Journal” Oral pigmentation can be a sign of Addison's disease.