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April 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Reflectance confocal microscopy can tell apart white dots on the scalp as either sweat gland ducts or hair follicle openings.
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June 2005 in “Acta Biochimica Polonica” Splenic eumelanin in C57BL/6 mice is different from hair eumelanin.
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May 2024 in “Clinical and Translational Medicine” Melanocyte stem cells are vital for skin and hair color and have potential in treating skin disorders and cancer.
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January 2001 in “Pediatric dermatology” A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
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February 1982 in “Mutation Research/Fundamental and Molecular Mechanisms of Mutagenesis” A new method can detect mutations in mice by observing changes in hair follicle cells.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” Hair casts on the scalp may be a sign of ongoing pemphigus vulgaris and could suggest a need to adjust treatment.
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June 2008 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy helps diagnose and manage alopecia areata by showing specific hair changes.
April 2015 in “Dentistry 3000” Premature hair graying in the face may be influenced by genetics and environment.
January 2005 in “Enlighten: Publications (The University of Glasgow)” Melanocyte pathology requires keratinocyte hyperplasia and regulation dysfunction.
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July 2018 in “Skin appendage disorders” Trichoscopy helps diagnose hair and scalp disorders in dark-skinned people by identifying unique patterns.
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December 1995 in “Veterinary Dermatology” Yorkshire Terriers with Colour Dilution Alopecia have reduced melanin and hair structure issues.
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July 2022 in “Dermatology and Therapy” Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A 13-year-old boy had both lichen planus and vitiligo, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
March 2026 in “Scientific Journal” Early recognition and evaluation of nevus sebaceus are crucial to detect and manage potential cancerous changes.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” An automated method accurately assesses melanoma risk using 3D body images to analyze skin traits.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
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April 1959 in “A M A Archives of Dermatology” Alopecia mucinosa causes red, raised skin patches and hair loss.
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” New treatments and drugs show promise for improving skin pigmentation and regeneration.
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