June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” Vitiligo treatments are improving but relapses are common.
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February 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Surgical treatments and topical tofacitinib may help with vitiligo-related eyebrow and eyelash whitening, but more research is needed.
73 citations
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December 2015 in “Nature Genetics” Mutations in TBX3 cause horses to have more even hair color instead of Dun camouflage.
Using aluminum foil for hair bleaching gives better copper blonde color.
April 2025 in “Pharmacognosy Magazine” Compound Baqia Danshen Liniment may effectively treat vitiligo by improving skin and hair pigmentation and reducing inflammation.
18 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Linear lichen planopilaris can affect the trunk, not just the face.
9 citations
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July 2012 in “Dermatitis” Hair dye with para-phenylenediamine can cause skin depigmentation.
3 citations
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March 2010 in “Dermatologica Sinica” A Taiwanese patient had hair loss and skin bumps without the usual gene mutation, suggesting other genetic factors might be involved.
10 citations
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August 2016 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” Vitiligo patients often have nail problems, so checking their nails is important.
4 citations
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October 2020 in “JAAD Case Reports” Platelet-rich plasma may improve vitiligo treatment when used with phototherapy.
8 citations
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December 2015 in “JAMA ophthalmology” A young man had vision loss, hair loss, and other symptoms, but tests showed mostly normal results except for slightly high protein in spinal fluid.
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November 1983 in “The Lancet” Acute leukemias with the Philadelphia chromosome may be biphenotypic, and identifying this is important for proper treatment.
September 2024 in “Pigment International” Vitiligo is now seen as a systemic disease with promising new treatments and may offer protection against some diseases.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Scientific reports” Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
30 citations
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May 2005 in “Pediatric dermatology” Some families have a genetic condition where they are born with irregular scalp defects.
April 2023 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Frequent blood transfusions in beta thalassemia patients can lead to thyroid problems.
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” January 2000 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” A woman had hair loss and scalp nodules due to black piedra, confirmed by tests.
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November 2020 in “Optics and Laser Technology” LED light therapy is effective for skin and hair treatments but requires careful use to minimize risks.
30 citations
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October 1999 in “Differentiation” Mutant MK6a transgenes in mice cause blistering, hair loss, and potential human alopecia.
1 citations
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetics and Dermatology” Vitiligo often runs in families and is linked to genetics and autoimmune factors.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dynlt3 is important for melanosome transport and skin coloration.
January 1976 in “Revista de Estudios Agrosociales” Frontal fibrosing alopecia and vitiligo might be linked by similar immune issues.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” Linear skin conditions are rare, more common in females, and often misdiagnosed without tissue analysis.
5 citations
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January 2010 in “International journal of trichology” PUVASOL might effectively treat complete scalp baldness.
4 citations
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October 2019 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Gefitinib can cause hair and eyebrow darkening.
December 2024 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
January 2007 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A 73-year-old man's grey-white hair turned dark brown after eczema treatment.
January 2026 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Photobiomodulation therapy effectively promotes hair regrowth and improves quality of life in alopecia areata without side effects.