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January 2013 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Desonide is more effective than niacinamide for reducing underarm darkening.
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January 2013 in “Indian dermatology online journal” Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
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January 2016 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Melasma results from changes in the skin's pigment and structure, not just pigment cell growth.
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July 2004 in “AIDS” Indinavir therapy can cause reversible skin, hair, and nail darkening.
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July 2012 in “Dermatitis” Hair dye with para-phenylenediamine can cause skin depigmentation.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Research in Dermatology” New laser technologies and methods are safer and more effective for hair removal on darker skin tones.
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January 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” Aging reduces dermal sheath cells, affecting youthful skin appearance.
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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.
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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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March 2020 in “Skin” Using cidofovir cream for a rare skin disease can cause skin darkening.
November 2024 in “IP Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Certain skin conditions can indicate a higher risk of diabetes and heart problems.
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Women’s Dermatology” The pandemic increased concerns about skin aging, especially among women and young adults.
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November 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Skin of color can spontaneously repigment after a phenol-croton oil chemical peel.
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September 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Lower melatonin levels are linked to more skin aging.