2 citations
,
August 2020 in “Scientific reports” Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” GATA6 is important for maintaining and differentiating cells in a key area of human skin.
June 2026 in “Communications Biology” Hoxc13 and hair keratin are needed for forming rough skin on frog mating pads.
6 citations
,
June 2012 in “PloS one” A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
18 citations
,
May 2023 in “Science Advances” Activating the sonic hedgehog pathway in chicken embryos can permanently change scales to feathers.
6 citations
,
February 2020 in “Journal of Natural Products” A new compound from a sponge strongly inhibits an enzyme linked to male-pattern hair loss without being toxic at low levels.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Non-melanoma skin cancer in darker-skinned people can be misdiagnosed, so doctors need to be more aware to diagnose it correctly and early.
7 citations
,
March 2023 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Ablative fractional laser treatment nearly matches the gene reduction effects of topical vismodegib in skin cancer.
August 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Melanocytes may trigger the immune response in alopecia areata, affecting hair regrowth.
106 citations
,
June 2009 in “BMC Genomics” Sea cucumbers have unique genes that help them regenerate their intestines.
August 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin may help in getting rid of excess iron through the process of skin cell renewal.
37 citations
,
October 2017 in “Advanced drug delivery reviews” The review suggests that there are various treatments to help restore skin color after severe burns.
18 citations
,
February 2001 in “Der Hautarzt” A woman with myotonic dystrophy had multiple skin tumors on her scalp, suggesting a genetic link.
7 citations
,
November 1997 in “Reproduction Fertility and Development” Epidermal growth factor disrupts hair and gland formation in bandicoots.
12 citations
,
May 2023 in “EMBO reports” High mTORC1 activity slows hair growth and causes it to lose color.
57 citations
,
August 2002 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Cathepsin L deficiency causes hair and skin issues in mice.
13 citations
,
January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
13 citations
,
September 2017 in “Oncotarget” A certain signaling pathway in mice, when increased, causes hair to gray by depleting the cells that give hair its color.
3 citations
,
November 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Melanin may help melanoma cells grow by aiding their metabolism.
December 2025 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Melamax® protects skin from UV damage and reduces inflammation and oxidative stress.
2 citations
,
December 2000 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” In Freixo de Espada à Cinta, many people have skin lesions, especially moles and acne.
3 citations
,
December 2024 in “Stem Cell Reports” Low fucosylation boosts stem cell growth in the eye.
7 citations
,
October 2018 in “BMC genomics” Key genes can rewire networks, changing skin appendage types.
4 citations
,
July 2019 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The document concludes that while white skin, nail, and mucosa diseases increase skin cancer risk, they are generally harmless, especially compared to darker pigmentation conditions.
The extract combination can promote hair growth and act as a natural hair dye.
6 citations
,
January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Melitane 5% and hair supplements improved hair color in a 14-year-old with early graying.
12 citations
,
September 2020 in “Nanomaterials” The new drug delivery system improves vitiligo treatment by enhancing melanocyte activity and viability.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A new microneedle patch significantly improves melanoma treatment by using a special material to activate cancer-fighting drugs and disrupt cancer cells.
21 citations
,
January 2023 in “Biomaterials Science” Microneedle patches with alpha-arbutin and resveratrol can effectively reduce skin pigmentation without irritation.
September 2025 in “Journal of King Saud University - Science” Lophocereus marginatus extracts may help treat melanoma and stimulate hair growth.