research Biology of melanocytes in mammals
Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
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240-270 / 1000+ results research Colourless side of the nude mutation: Foxn1 and hair pigmentation
Foxn1 is essential for hair pigmentation by directing pigment transfer to hair cells.
research A case of hyperpigmentation and acanthosis nigricans by testosterone injections
Testosterone injections can cause skin darkening and thickening.
research Human dermal stem cells differentiate into functional epidermal melanocytes
Human dermal stem cells can become functional skin pigment cells.
research Pigmented contact dermatitis due to therapeutic sensitizer as complication of contact immunotherapy in alopecia areata
Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
research Topical corticosteroids induced hyper-pigmentation: a case report
Misusing topical corticosteroids can cause skin darkening and other side effects.
research Facial hyperpigmentation caused by pigmented demodicosis
Facial hyperpigmentation improved with oral isotretinoin and ivermectin cream after Demodex mites were identified as the cause.
research 1360 Regulation of bmp signalling in melanogenesis, pigment transfer and melanocyte migration
BMP signaling is important for skin color, affecting melanin production, pigment spread, and cell movement.
research Grey hair: clinical investigation into changes in hair fibres with loss of pigmentation in a photoprotected population
Grey hair is wilder, drier, and less manageable than pigmented hair.
research MELATONIN AND THE SKIN:FROM FROG TO HUMAN
Melatonin can affect skin color, treat skin conditions, and may help with skin cancer.
research KNUCKLE HYPERPIGMENTATION AS A PRELIMINARY MARKER OF VITAMIN B 12 DEFICIENCY: A CASE SERIES
Knuckle darkening can be an early sign of vitamin B12 deficiency.
research Exploring Pediatric Dermatology in Skin of Color: Focus on Dermoscopy
Recognizing race-specific skin traits is crucial in pediatric dermatology.
research Widespread skin hypopigmentation caused by finasteride when used for female hirsutism
Finasteride can cause lasting skin lightening in women.
research The cell biology of human hair follicle pigmentation
We need more research on human hair follicle pigmentation, not just mouse models.
research Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli with reticulated hyperpigmentation of the extremities
A rare skin condition causes red and dark patches on the face and limbs.
research Nail pigmentation may be an early sign of minocycline-associated cutaneous pigmentation: A systematic review
Nail color change might be an early sign of skin pigmentation from minocycline.
research An unusual case of increased hair pigmentation in previously grey-white hair
A 73-year-old man's grey-white hair turned dark brown after eczema treatment.
research Presentations of Cutaneous Disease in Various Skin Pigmentations: Keratosis Pilaris
Recognizing keratosis pilaris in all skin tones helps diagnose related skin issues and reduce distress.
research Obstetric and Gynecologic Dermatology
A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.
research Temporal Variations of Skin Pigmentation in C57Bl/6 Mice Affect Optical Bioluminescence Quantitation
research Solar-Induced Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation after Laser Hair Removal
Sun exposure after laser hair removal can cause skin darkening, which is hard to treat and requires avoiding UV light.
research [Nevus comedonicus. A rare skin disease of the hair follicles].
Nevus comedonicus is a rare skin condition causing dark bumps, treatable with retinoic acid or surgery.
research Lichen Planus Pigmentosus in North Africa: A Series of 17 Cases
Lichen planus pigmentosus is hard to treat and may be more common in North Africa than previously thought.
research Primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis presenting as pigmented papules over pinna
Pigmented papules on the ear can be a rare skin condition called cutaneous amyloidosis, treatable with topical tretinoin.
research British Cosmetic Dermatology Group
Imiquimod improved skin pigmentation in most patients with xeroderma pigmentosum and may prevent further skin cancer, but some treatments can have side effects.
research Glycine Inhibits Melanogenesis in Vitro and Causes Hypopigmentation in Vivo
Glycine reduces skin pigmentation by lowering melanin production.
research Laser Hair Removal in Fitzpatrick Type IV to VI Patients
Laser hair removal can be safe and effective for dark-skinned individuals with the right laser settings.
research Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis*
Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis mainly affects young males, causing brown skin patches and extra hair on one side of the upper body.
research Transgneic Endothelin 3 Regulates Murine Pigment Production and Coat Color
The gene Endothelin 3 makes mice's fur darker by increasing pigment cells and pigment levels.
research Role of Dermal Factors Involved in Regulating the Melanin and Melanogenesis of Mammalian Melanocytes in Normal and Abnormal Skin
Dermal factors are crucial in regulating melanin production in skin.