93 citations
,
October 2006 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology” Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
18 citations
,
January 2010 in “Dermatology Research and Practice” DPCP treatment for alopecia areata can sometimes cause vitiligo.
35 citations
,
November 2021 in “Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology” DNA methylation changes in Tan sheep affect growth and fur traits.
Trichosanthes cucumerina leaf extract can promote hair growth like Minoxidil.
October 2022 in “Medičnì perspektivi” Darier-White disease causes skin and nail issues, starts around age 20, worsens until 40-50, and has poor treatment options.
2 citations
,
January 1973 in “ACTA HISTOCHEMICA ET CYTOCHEMICA” Brown skin in guinea pigs has more ascorbic acid and related enzymes, black skin uses ascorbic acid well, and white skin has the most protein.
10 citations
,
March 2015 in “American journal of primatology” Ingesting Leucaena leucocephala caused hair loss and increased infant mortality in ringtailed lemurs.
1 citations
,
August 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
May 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” DHHB from Platycladus orientalis L. promotes hair growth and could be a natural alternative to current treatments.
5 citations
,
July 1988 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Diphencyprone therapy can effectively treat severe hair loss in motivated patients.
December 2025 in “ILDS-DEV” 207 citations
,
September 1973 in “Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata” B-type hairs on female butterfly legs help them choose where to lay eggs.
4 citations
,
October 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Cirsium japonicum flower extract increases melanin production and could help treat depigmentation conditions.
"Bider" markings in Dun Mongolian horses are caused by a complex network of genes and pathways.
20 citations
,
June 2019 in “Archives of dermatological research” Combining DPCP and anthralin helps regrow hair in some alopecia areata patients.
4 citations
,
October 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Using an anti-ICAM-1 antibody with rapamycin improves hair transplant survival in monkeys.
1 citations
,
April 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Trichoscopy helps understand and manage traction alopecia in Black patients.
46 citations
,
January 1991 in “Tissue and Cell” The male silkmoth's antenna develops olfactory structures over 21 days, with full hair formation by day 15.
February 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Deucravacitinib helped a man regrow hair and improve psoriasis.
January 2005 in “China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics” Black mud boosts collagen, enhances hair growth, and smoothness in mice.
9 citations
,
October 2015 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” Vemurafenib can cause scalp issues but can be managed without changing the dose.
13 citations
,
January 2011 in “International Journal of Trichology” CTA is often mistaken for AA but doesn't respond to steroids and may require hair transplantation.
8 citations
,
January 2018 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” The girl's regrown brown hair had less of certain pigments than her original black hair.
18 citations
,
February 2023 in “Plants” Purple glutinous rice extracts can help whiten skin and reduce aging signs.
2 citations
,
October 2024 in “Phytochemistry Reviews” Abrus precatorius has medicinal benefits but can be toxic.
1 citations
,
May 2024 in “Communications Biology” Dab2 protein is crucial for hair follicle stem cell renewal and preventing early aging.
4 citations
,
August 2022 in “The Scientific World Journal” Merremia peltata leaf extract, particularly the bufotalinin compound, shows potential for treating hair loss.
2 citations
,
August 2007 in “Zoonoses and Public Health” Two southern chamois in the Eastern Pyrenees had skin infections caused by a fungus.
October 2019 in “Postgraduate Medical Journal” Pellagrous dermatitis, caused by niacin deficiency, can be cured with vitamin supplements.
November 2022 in “Nihon Nyuusankin Gakkaishi/Nihon Nyūsankin Gakkaishi” The lotion with N793 strain significantly increased hair density and reduced hair loss safely.