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October 2022 in “Cell Regeneration” A new mouse model effectively mimics vitiligo for research and drug testing.
June 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Activating β-catenin increases melanocytes and decreases Schwann cells.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Researchers found that the Leptin receptor is a consistent marker for hair follicle dermal cells, which may help future hair research.
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September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” BAP1 mutations are rare in pediatric melanocytic tumors and may develop later in life.
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March 2024 in “Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” A pilomatrixoma in the eyebrow can cause hair loss and skin lightening.
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December 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DS cells in hair follicles can help form and restore hair, especially in hair loss conditions.
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Melanoma characteristics vary by age, which could help doctors with diagnosis and prevention.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Intradermal PRP significantly improved melasma in dark skin, with lasting results and no relapse after 3 months.
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May 2017 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” FFA patients have fewer melanocytes and thinner skin compared to others.
Treating vitiligo with stem cells and melanocytes from hair, along with UVB light, works better than without the light.
Loss of Dnmt3a and Dnmt3b increases aggressive skin tumors by affecting PPAR-γ.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking casein kinase 1 in skin cells can help melanocyte precursors move better, potentially helping with conditions like vitiligo or gray hair.
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September 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Melatonin may protect hair follicle cells from damage caused by a chemotherapy drug.
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