January 2000 in “Cambio 16” Bcl-2 affects hair growth and pigmentation by controlling cell death.
March 2015 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery” Human skin has multiple layers and functions, with key roles in protection, temperature control, and appearance.
27 citations
,
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.
6 citations
,
January 1967 in “Journal of Small Animal Practice” Old dogs' skin thins, loses hair, and may darken, but doesn't show some human aging signs.
November 2024 in “PubMed” Carboxytherapy effectively and safely improves skin aging signs.
September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
3 citations
,
November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
66 citations
,
December 2014 in “Nature Communications” Fibroblasts can be turned into melanocytes for potential skin treatments.
56 citations
,
February 2012 in “Cell Cycle” MicroRNAs are crucial for controlling skin development and healing by regulating genes.
43 citations
,
October 2005 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” Hair melanocytes help the skin respond to stress and regulate hair pigmentation.
31 citations
,
April 2019 in “Cell reports” Patient-derived melanocytes can potentially treat vitiligo by restoring skin pigmentation.
15 citations
,
January 2018 in “Biomedical Reports” Exosomes are important for skin health and could help diagnose and treat skin diseases.
12 citations
,
June 2003 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Some psychoactive drugs can cause skin reactions, with carbamazepine having a higher risk, and stopping the drug and seeing a dermatologist is important.
6 citations
,
October 2013 in “Yichuan” miRNAs are key in skin and hair growth and maintenance.
2 citations
,
July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” BFNB could be a promising treatment for hair growth.
1 citations
,
December 2019 in “Clinical ophthalmology” Bimatoprost eye drops make rabbit eyelashes longer, thicker, and darker, and increase the number of lashes without causing inflammation.
January 2026 in “Journal of Biosciences and Medicines” Chronic kidney disease can cause skin issues that need early recognition and combined treatment for better outcomes.
TBX3 gene affects horse coat color, with higher expression in darker areas.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Melanocytes are cells that make skin and hair color and help protect skin from sun damage.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies” Hairless dogs have unique skin adaptations to regulate temperature and protect against environmental factors.
4 citations
,
March 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” SPRY1 deficiency in skin cells causes stem cells to move to the skin surface, leading to increased pigmentation.
May 2021 in “International journal of developmental research” Estrogens and progesterone are key in regulating melasma pigmentation.
November 2010 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” EGFR inhibitors can cause skin issues, and managing these is important for treatment success.
60 citations
,
January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Applying a specific inhibitor lightens skin and hair color.
15 citations
,
January 2003 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Cold air and a chilled sapphire window both protect the skin during laser treatments, and work better with water or gel, especially for darker skin.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Ectopic acanthosis nigricans can occur at surgical sites due to skin graft mismatches.
September 1998 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” The document concludes that individualized treatments for hair issues are effective, certain hair changes can indicate neurocutaneous diseases, specific lotions improve skin health, laser hair removal works but needs more study on long-term effects, men's cosmetics are diverse, peeling is effective but can have side effects, and facial pigmentation is often due to overactive skin cells.
April 2012 in “Development” Rac1 is crucial for normal hair structure and pigmentation.
29 citations
,
January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
April 1986 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is determined by melanins produced in hair cells.