The gene Endothelin 3 makes mice's fur darker by increasing pigment cells and pigment levels.
Human hair color is determined by melanin types and genetic factors.
January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” Hair color is important in many fields and is measured for various purposes.
June 1997 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” The book "Color Atlas of Hair Restoration Surgery" provides useful information on hair restoration techniques, though some methods discussed may cause scarring.
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March 2018 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” Animals that change color with the seasons mainly do so in response to daylight changes, but climate change is causing camouflage problems that may require evolutionary changes.
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December 1966 in “Endocrinology” Injecting α-MSH made mice's hair turn black.
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August 2003 in “Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology” Ultrasound and color Doppler can help diagnose and decide treatment for early puberty in young girls.
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October 2019 in “Journal of pediatric health care” Children with darker skin tones can have specific skin conditions that need tailored treatments.
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October 2000 in “Dermatologic clinics” A scarring hair loss condition mainly affects middle-aged women of African descent, impacting their quality of life, with treatments more effective when started early.
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October 1992 in “Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics” Some medications can change hair color, especially chloroquine and cancer treatments.
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May 2017 in “Molecular ecology” Researchers found genes that control hair color and growth change before the visible coat color changes in snowshoe hares.
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January 1985 in “Journal of Human Evolution/Journal of human evolution” Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.
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May 2022 in “Animals” Female goslings have darker feathers than males due to more melanin.
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December 2024 in “Life” Recognizing race-specific skin traits is crucial in pediatric dermatology.
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July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Misdiagnosis of hair and scalp disorders is common in patients with skin of color, highlighting the need for better training and evaluation.
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March 2025 in “JAAD reviews.” Significant progress has been made in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders in people with skin of color, but disparities still exist.
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January 2016 in “Acta histochemica” Black sheep have higher levels of Gnαs and Gnα11 proteins, which may affect their coat color.
Exosomes show promise for skin treatments but need more research and regulation in India.
January 2026 in “Animal Advances” Genes linked to coat color and fiber length in Chinese goats were identified.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Oxidative dyes damage hair more than semi-permanent dyes, but new technologies help protect hair while coloring.
Exosome therapy successfully regrew and restored natural hair color in a man with stress-related hair loss.
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Subcision is the most efficient, cost-effective, and safest treatment for post-acne boxcar scarring in skin of color.
July 2024 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Darker hair colors may increase the risk of alopecia areata, while lighter hair colors may decrease it.
November 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Skin of color can spontaneously repigment after a phenol-croton oil chemical peel.
June 2023 in “JAAD international” Patients with skin of color are more likely to use supplements for hair loss than Caucasian patients, but the effectiveness of these supplements is uncertain and they can be expensive.
June 2023 in “Journal of Drugs in Dermatology” Doctors should use thorough examinations and more research to better diagnose alopecia in patients with skin of color.
March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Trichoscopy is effective for diagnosing scalp ACC in darker skin tones.
March 2022 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” The study found different balding patterns in men of color.