February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Ectopic acanthosis nigricans can occur at surgical sites due to skin graft mismatches.
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November 1958 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” A unique skin cell similar to hair bulb melanocytes was identified, with better preservation using permanganate fixation.
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January 2018 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Hair graying may be caused by stem cell depletion from stress or melanocyte damage.
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October 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mouse profilaggrin helps in skin cell differentiation and may be involved in calcium signaling.
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the ABCB6 gene cause Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria.
June 2025 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” A 76-year-old man's grey hair turned back to its original color after radiotherapy.
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December 2013 in “PubMed” Quercetin boosts melanin production in mouse hair follicles.
January 1993 in “Di-Si Junyi Daxue xuebao” Type III collagen increases in recovering guinea pig skin, aiding tissue stability.
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August 2008 in “Immunogenetics” A gene mutation in mice causes increased mast cells and disorganized hair follicles in their skin.
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January 1988 in “Dermatology” Diphencyprone treatment for alopecia areata can cause vitiligo in some patients.
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November 1965 in “Journal of Mammalogy” The pituitary gland is crucial for normal mink fur cycles.
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September 2017 in “BMJ” The man has a disease causing skin patches, thickened nerves, and mild muscle weakness.
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January 1992 in “Acta Histochemica” Porcine and human pilosebaceous units are very similar.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking mTORC1 activity with rapamycin could help increase hair pigmentation and growth, potentially reversing gray hair.
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August 2024 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare, harmless hair condition was found in an infant's eyebrow, needing no treatment.
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January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” Hair color is determined by melanin types and gene activity.
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March 2010 in “Histochemistry and cell biology” Skin cells can help create early hair-like structures in lab cultures.
January 2026 in “Animals” TBX3 gene affects pigmentation and marking formation in Dun Mongolian horses.
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July 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
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January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A brown shadow seen in dermoscopy is a marker for lichen nitidus.
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January 2017 in “PPAR Research” PPAR-γ helps control skin oil glands and inflammation, and its disruption can cause hair loss diseases.
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June 2019 in “Archives of dermatological research” Combining DPCP and anthralin helps regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients.
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June 2011 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Overexpressing 14-3-3σ in mice skin reduces cell growth and hair density.
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October 1996 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Melatonin can affect skin color, treat skin conditions, and may help with skin cancer.
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June 2017 in “Medical lasers” A treatment combining laser energy and injections improved hair loss and unexpectedly also reduced hair graying.
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April 2013 in “Dermatologic surgery” Bimatoprost effectively and safely improves eyebrow appearance.
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March 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
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May 2004 in “American journal of ophthalmology” Using topical prostaglandin F2α for glaucoma may cause loss of eyelash or eyebrow pigment.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract may help grow hair and prevent graying.