January 2018 in “Florence Research (University of Florence)” Melanoma and vitiligo patients have different gut fungi and bacteria compared to healthy people.
September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Researchers created artificial human skin using special cells, which could help treat skin conditions like albinism and vitiligo.
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January 1982 in “Neuroendocrinology” Dopamine affects coat color changes in agouti mice.
January 2025 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” BMP4 helps stem cells turn into pigment-producing cells, affecting hair color and growth.
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Melitane 5% and hair supplements improved hair color in a 14-year-old with early graying.
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January 2020 in “Nature” Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting stem cells.
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February 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” Gray hair is caused by hydrogen peroxide buildup, which damages hair color repair.
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January 2008 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Pigmentary mosaicism causes skin color changes and can affect multiple body systems, but has no cure.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Cell Science” Different keratin types have unique amino acid patterns that are evolutionarily conserved.
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Visible light can damage skin and most sunscreens don't block it well; more research is needed on its effects and protection methods.
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July 2016 in “The Journal of Dermatology” An 82-year-old man's white hair regained color after taking etretinate for psoriasis.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus mainly affects middle-aged women with darker skin, is underreported, and is hard to treat.
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July 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” S-Methylmethionine sulfonium can protect skin from UVB damage.
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November 2004 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” A rare benign skin growth called melanocytic matricoma was identified in a 69-year-old man.
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December 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” Specific keratin gene mutations can cause monilethrix.
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” MC-1R is present in skin cells and may help reduce inflammation.
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April 2011 in “Biological Chemistry” Cathepsin E is crucial for normal skin cell differentiation and development.
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December 2001 in “Experimental dermatology” Gonadal hormones significantly affect the severity of alopecia areata in mice.
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August 2019 in “Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin” Certain flavonoids help grow back colored hair after skin injury.
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February 2019 in “Journal of oceanology and limnology (Online)” Ecklonia cava extract can reduce the damage and stress caused by hair dye.
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February 2015 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Hair acts as a significant natural sun barrier, with protection increasing based on hair density, thickness, and melanin presence.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Medicago sativa extract may help treat vitiligo by enhancing skin and hair pigmentation.
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July 2013 in “Acta Biochimica Polonica” Chemotherapy reduces splenic melanin in mice.
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November 2019 in “Nature Communications” Oncogenic melanocyte stem cells can develop into melanoma similar to human cases.
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April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
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August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Melanocytes might be targeted by the immune system in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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April 2019 in “PLOS genetics” CD34+ and CD34- melanocyte stem cells have different regenerative abilities.
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November 2004 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” Superoxide dismutase (SOD) can prevent hair graying in mice.