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.
2 citations
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March 2019 in “Experimental Techniques in Urology & Nephrology” Heptaminol may cause hair lightening in hemodialysis patients.
June 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Pigmented rings with central clearing help diagnose melasma more accurately.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melanocyte stem cells are crucial for skin pigmentation and have potential in disease modeling and regenerative medicine.
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June 2019 in “Dermatologic therapy” DPCP alone is more effective and safer for treating chronic extensive alopecia areata than combining it with anthralin.
January 2018 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photobiomodulation therapy may help treat hair loss in people with darker skin, but more research is needed.
September 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Different types of human skin cells respond uniquely to various colors and doses of light, which could lead to specialized light treatments for skin conditions.
6 citations
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January 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” Nanoparticles could make hair dyes safer by reducing harmful effects.
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March 2013 in “Cell Transplantation” Injecting young pig stem cells can make old pig skin look younger and more elastic.
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April 2008 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Foxn1 is essential for hair pigmentation by directing pigment transfer to hair cells.
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May 2022 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Drugs targeting EMT molecules show promise for treating lichen planopilaris.
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March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” Hair repigmentation can indicate malignancy and should be investigated.
June 2025 in “Albus Scientia” MC1R gene variations affect skin, hair color, UV sensitivity, and melanoma risk.
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August 2023 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” Sodium valproate can rarely cause skin darkening, which may improve after stopping the drug.
January 2010 in “Pharmacy Today” Collagen reduces skin melanin, boosts antioxidants, and improves skin moisture.
MITF and WNT3A are key in Dun Mongolian horse pigmentation.
December 2012 in “SWU eJournals System (Srinakharinwirot University)” Chemical hair removal can cause skin irritation and other issues, but natural alternatives are being explored.
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December 2013 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” Micropigmentation safely and effectively hides scalp hair loss and scars.
January 2015 in “Zhongguo haiyang yaowu” Collagen from puffer skin may help whiten skin and slow aging without harm.
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October 2010 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The new surgical technique for vitiligo is effective, safe, and cost-efficient.
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January 1982 in “Neuroendocrinology” Dopamine affects coat color changes in agouti mice.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” White hair patch repigmented and hair regrew in a balding patient after treatment with exosomes and laser.
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May 2023 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” BMI1 is essential for preventing hair greying and maintaining hair color.
April 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” Melatonin in a special emulsion can help treat hair loss more effectively.
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April 2020 in “Curēus” Combining hair transplantation with microneedling or laser and UV light may help treat tough vitiligo on hands and feet, with microneedling being affordable and easy to learn.
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January 1997 in “Mapping” Gambogic Amide may prevent hair greying and promote hair growth by maintaining hair pigmentation.
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September 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” July 2024 in “Medical alphabet” Combining treatments is key to managing vitiligo effectively.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” The shampoo effectively covers gray hair gradually and maintains color after multiple washes.