January 2025 in “Cosmetics” Exosomes could improve skin care, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
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January 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
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January 2022 in “Nutrients” Diet can influence inflammatory skin diseases.
January 2026 in “Medicina” JAK inhibitors show promise for treating various skin disorders effectively and safely.
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January 2023 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Zinc may be linked to vitiligo development and severity, but its role is not fully understood and zinc supplementation benefits are unclear.
June 2025 in “Academic Medical Journal” Vitiligo treatments are improving but relapses are common.
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June 2024 in “International Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology” Surgery can help treat vitiligo when other treatments don't work.
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September 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” A woman developed vitiligo from repeated eyebrow microblading.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” Vitiligo is a systemic disease with psychological effects, and new treatments focus on personalized care.
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November 1997 in “Clinics in dermatology” Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white patches, likely due to an autoimmune issue.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Repigmentation patterns in vitiligo depend on melanocyte source, lesion status, and therapy choice.
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January 2016 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Suplatast tosilate successfully treated a woman's systemic sclerosis symptoms.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.
February 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is due to active pigment cells in hair during growth.
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July 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Regenerated hairs can regain their color if the wound occurs during a certain stage of hair growth, and this process is helped by specific skin cells and proteins.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research found that a specific skin cell type not only triggers hair growth but also controls hair color, and that aging can lead to hair loss and color changes.
29 citations
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January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
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January 2019 in “Dermatology Review” Pigmented vellus and upright regrowing hairs predict hair regrowth in severe alopecia.
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November 2010 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” We need more research on human hair follicle pigmentation, not just mouse models.
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November 2015 in “JAMA dermatology” A 91-year-old woman's hair turned black in one spot, with skin changes underneath.
450 citations
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January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
April 1986 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is determined by melanins produced in hair cells.
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September 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Three Iranian men had reddish-brown facial pigmentation with no effective treatment.
Hair turning darker can be a sign of skin cancer.
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February 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Grey hair is wilder, drier, and less manageable than pigmented hair.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photodynamic therapy can potentially remove nonpigmented hair by damaging hair follicles.
August 2018 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A baby had a unique skin condition with a pale patch and surrounding dark hairs, not linked to other health issues.
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August 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Photodynamic therapy can remove nonpigmented hair in mice and might work for humans.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” White hair from alopecia areata can turn pigmented after treatment.
16 citations
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July 2013 in “The American Journal of Dermatopathology” Pigmented casts are common in several hair loss conditions and can help diagnose specific types of alopecia.