research Melanocytes and Vitiligo (and Hair Graying)
Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
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research Effect of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) in Release Profile of Air Fresheners Gel Prepared Using Carrageenan and HPMC
The F2 Emulgel with Tridax procumbens extract showed good physical properties and antimicrobial effectiveness for wound healing.
research Loss of ‘Epidermal Melanin Unit’ Integrity in Human Skin During Melanoma-Genesis
Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
research New hair care ingredients
Several companies launched new hair care ingredients in 2011 to improve conditioning, color retention, combability, and heat protection.
research Low‐fluence Q‐switched Nd: YAG 1064‐nm laser and intense pulsed light for the treatment of melasma
Combining LFQS and IPL is more effective and faster for treating melasma than LFQS alone.
research Enhancement of drug permeation across skin through stratum corneum ablation
Removing the outer skin layer increases drug absorption and offers non-invasive treatment options, with some methods allowing for quick skin recovery.
research Melatonin-induced inhibition of melanogenesis in hair follicles in vitro [proceedings].
research Lipid‐mediated signalling and melanocyte function
A sphingolipid from human placenta may help treat vitiligo by activating melanocyte stem cells.
research 557 A peptide derivative with known anti-wrinkle properties was identified as potent dipeptiylpeptidase-4 inhibitor
A peptide known for reducing wrinkles also effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to skin inflammation and acne.
research 10. EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY FOR THE COMBINATION USE OF ORAL AND TOPICAL TRANEXAMIC ACID IN THE TREATMENT OF MELASMA AT HO CHI MINH CITY DERMATOLOGY HOSPITAL
Oral and topical tranexamic acid effectively and safely improve melasma.
research Nature-skin-based multi-responsive controlled-release electroactive scaffolds for integrated melanoma postoperative relapse prevention and wound therapy
The scaffold effectively prevents melanoma relapse and aids wound healing.
research Photo‐protective effect of cuttlefish ink melanin on human hair
Cuttlefish ink melanin protects hair from UV damage.
research Thermal Induced Changes in Cuticle and Cortex to Chemically Treated Hair
Heat worsens damage in chemically treated hair, especially bleached and straightened hair.
research Comparative evaluation for the efficacy and tolerance of two skin products containing either hydroquinone or emblica extract with kojic acid in female subjects with facial dyschromia
Both skin products were equally effective in improving facial discoloration and skin quality.
research Successful management of severe alopecia areata and vitiligo using topical delgocitinib and a 308-nm excimer laser
Combining topical delgocitinib with a 308-nm excimer laser can effectively treat severe alopecia areata and vitiligo.
research Action of Thioglycolic Acid and L-Cysteine to Disulfide Cross-Links in Hair Fibers during Permanent Waving Treatment
Thioglycolic acid and L-cysteine change hair structure differently during perms, affecting hair strength and curling efficiency.
research Plant‐Derived Monomers for Grey Hair Reversal Through Upregulation of Melanogenesis and Tyrosinase Activity
Plant-derived compounds may help reverse grey hair by boosting melanin production.
research Is There a Rationale for the Use of an Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone Analog to Improve Gray Hair Repigmentation?
PT-20 did not significantly improve gray hair repigmentation.
research Response of the Skin of Mice to Methyl Ether of Vitamin A and Vitamin A Palmitate1
research Hafnium Oxide Nanostructure-Integrated Silk Fibroin Microneedles Reshape Cutaneous Melanocyte Microenvironment for Vitiligo Therapy
New microneedles may improve vitiligo treatment.
research ToF‐SIMS characterization of the lipid layer on the hair surface. II : Effect of the 18‐MEA lipid layer on surface hydrophobicity
18-MEA is essential for hair's water resistance, and a conditioner with 18-MEA and SPDA can restore it.
research Effects of Skin Lightening Cream Agents – Hydroquinone and Kojic Acid, on the Skin of Adult Female Experimental Rats
Hydroquinone may harm skin, while kojic acid and aloe vera could reduce its negative effects.
research LB1059 Neuromediators associated with neurogenic skin inflammation promote M2 differentiation of macrophages in human skin ex vivo
Certain substances can help skin cells become anti-inflammatory, aiding in tissue repair.
research 441 Anti-melanoma gene signature in dermal sheath fibroblasts from scalp hair follicles in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB)
research Clinical assessment of the local tolerance and cosmetic efficacy of a topical skin care formulation used after 70% glycolic acid facial skin rejuvenation procedures in healthy female subjects: A randomized, controlled, evaluator-blind study
The moisturizing cream used after a chemical peel was well tolerated and effectively moisturized the skin.
research Finasteride Inhibits Melanogenesis throughthe Regulation of Melanocortin 1 Receptorin Melanocytes
Finasteride reduces melanin production in skin cells.
research 1233 Exploring the role of melanocyte subpopulations in vitiligo
A specific group of early-stage melanocytes is reduced in vitiligo-affected skin, which may explain treatment resistance.
research Effect of disulfide bonds in human hair fibers on the melting behavior of their crystalline structure
Disulfide bonds affect the melting behavior of hair's crystalline structure, but hair retains some stability even after these bonds are broken.
research Cosmetic Dermatology
Common cosmetic dermatology techniques improve skin damaged by the sun and aging.
research Practical approaches to medical and cosmetic dermatology in skin of color patients
The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.