research Update on Melasma—Part I: Pathogenesis
Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.
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180-210 / 1000+ results research Human skin color: Origin, variation and significance
Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.
research Dermal Adipose Tissue Secretes HGF to Promote Human Hair Growth and Pigmentation
Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
research mTORC1 activity negatively regulates human hair follicle growth and pigmentation
High mTORC1 activity slows hair growth and causes it to lose color.
research The Role of Topical Vitamin D in Vitiligo: A Narrative Literature Review
Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.
research Transcriptomic insights into the effects of tyrosine on sub-Columbian plumage in H line chickens
A 1.0% tyrosine diet increases melanin in chicken feathers.
research ‘Malignant melanoma microecosystem’: Immunohistopathological insights into the stromal cell phenotype
Stromal cells in melanoma promote tumor growth and spread.
research Premature Graying of Hair: A Comprehensive Review and Recent Insights
Premature graying of hair is mainly caused by genetics, stress, and environment, with potential treatments being explored.
research Birth, life, and death of the MAGE3 hypothesis of alopecia areata pathobiology
The MAGE3 hypothesis for alopecia areata did not lead to a significant breakthrough.
research Melasma, a photoaging disorder
Melasma is now considered a skin aging disorder caused by sun exposure in people with a genetic tendency, which impacts treatment and prevention approaches.
research Pigmentation Effect of Rice Bran Extracted Minerals Comprising Soluble Silicic Acids
Rice bran extract can increase melanin production and may help treat melanin deficiency.
research Cellular and Immunological Aspects of Basel Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma cases are rising globally.
research Cellular and Immunological Aspects of Basel Cell Carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma cases are rising globally.
research 560 The molecular mechanism of PCE-DP, a novel brightening active ingredient
PCE-DP brightens skin and promotes hair growth by enhancing cell growth and reducing melanin uptake.
research Regulatory Effects of Thai Rice By-Product Extracts from Oryza sativa L. cv. Bue Bang 3 CMU and Bue Bang 4 CMU on Melanin Production, Nitric Oxide Secretion, and Steroid 5α-Reductase Inhibition
BB4CMU rice bran oil may help treat hair loss and gray hair.
research Effects of SLC45A2 and GPNMB on Melanin Deposition Based on Transcriptome Sequencing in Chicken Feather Follicles
SLC45A2 and GPNMB genes help control chicken feather color by promoting melanin.
research A Comprehensive Review of Mammalian Pigmentation: Paving the Way for Innovative Hair Colour-Changing Cosmetics
Innovative cosmetics could safely change hair color by targeting biological hair pigmentation processes.
research Mechanisms of autophagy and their implications in dermatological disorders
Targeting autophagy can help treat skin disorders like vitiligo and atopic dermatitis.
research Pathogenesis of Chemical Leukoderma and Chemical‐Induced Vitiligo
Chemical leukoderma is temporary, while chemical-induced vitiligo can be persistent and harder to treat.
research Dermoscopy in the diagnosis of tinea capitis infections in children
Dermoscopy can help diagnose tinea capitis in children by looking for comma hairs, black dots, and broken hairs with white bands.
research Dissecting cellulitis of the scalp successfully treated with infliximab
Infliximab was effective in treating a scalp condition that did not respond to other treatments.
research Dandruff and itching: An epidemiologic approach in France
About 17% of people in France have dandruff, and those with dandruff are more likely to have sensitive and itchy scalps.
research Skin: Basic Structure and Function
The skin is a complex barrier that protects the body, regulates temperature, and helps with immune responses.
research Stem cell factor/c-Kit signalling in normal and androgenetic alopecia hair follicles
SCF and c-Kit decrease in AGA hair follicles, possibly affecting hair pigmentation and growth.
research 691 Topical curcumin promotes induction of the murine hair cycle
Curcumin applied to the skin can start hair growth in mice.
research 689 Regional differences in scalp innervation: A pilot study of the healthy scalp
The back of the scalp has more nerve fibers than the front, which may explain why some people feel more sensitivity there.
research Alopecia Areata: A tissue specific autoimmune disease of the hair follicle
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair loss due to the immune system attacking hair follicles, often influenced by genetics and stress.
research Markers of Epidermal Stem Cell Subpopulations in Adult Mammalian Skin
The document concludes that adult mammalian skin contains multiple stem cell populations with specific markers, important for understanding skin regeneration and related conditions.
research Oestrogen functions in skin and skin appendages
Oestrogens help maintain healthy skin, heal wounds, and may protect against skin aging and cancer.
research Toll-Like Receptor Function in Acute Wounds
Toll-like receptors are important for wound healing, but can slow it down in diabetic wounds.