25 citations
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January 2013 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Hair dye colors mainly target melanin granules in black hair.
5 citations
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January 2016 in “Clinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience/Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience” Valproate can cause rare hair curling in some patients.
3 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
June 2026 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Alopecia areata can cause rare changes in hair color and thickness.
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.
10 citations
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January 2010 in “Acta Histochemica Et Cytochemica” c-kit affects hair growth and color in alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia.
August 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Oxygen levels affect hair growth and color cells differently when they interact directly.
5 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of applied polymer science” Urea helps hair dye penetrate better and last longer.
April 2026 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” Follicular vitiligo causes hair whitening without skin color change and can be treated for repigmentation.
August 2025 in “Annals of Medicine” Mycophenolate mofetil may safely help restore skin color in depigmentation conditions.
July 2025 in “Pigment International” Follicular vitiligo causes hair to gray without skin color loss.
Melanocyte transplantation can safely restore skin color, especially in stable vitiligo, but must be chosen carefully based on the disease phase.
January 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology (Print)” A boy's hair turned red because of genetic mutations, not lack of zinc.
27 citations
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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.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” The environment around melanocyte stem cells is key for hair regeneration and color, with certain injuries affecting hair color and potential treatments for pigmentation disorders.
11 citations
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February 1989 in “Journal of veterinary medicine. Series A” Crossbreeding certain European cattle breeds may cause hair and physical issues in cattle.
April 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Exosomes from umbilical cord stem cells help protect hair color and health under stress.
December 2025 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” A woman with hair loss condition experienced rare hair color return, suggesting it might help diagnose the condition.
13 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders” FAPD is a possible diagnosis for hair loss in patients of color and requires multiple evaluations for accurate diagnosis.
June 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Stress causes hair graying by overactivating nerves that deplete color-giving stem cells.
April 2025 in “Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice” The scalp lotion helped increase hair thickness in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Thicker hair resists fungal damage better, and hair color doesn't affect susceptibility.
3 citations
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March 2019 in “Acta histochemica” Angiotensin II is found at higher levels in black sheep skin and may influence coat color.
1 citations
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February 2003 UV radiation causes significant protein loss and color changes in hair, especially blond hair.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Krox20 is important for maintaining stem cells in the skin and affects hair growth and color.
59 citations
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January 2001 in “Dermatology” Hair care products are important for appearance and self-esteem, and their benefits and risks should be accurately communicated by experts.
15 citations
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June 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” A 22-year-old's gray hair partially turned back to its original color without known causes.
July 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Clinical trials for alopecia areata need better inclusion and retention of patients of color.
84 citations
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April 2015 in “Cosmetics” Hair dyes vary in how long they last and how deeply they penetrate hair.
2 citations
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July 2016 in “Veterinary dermatology” Hyperaesthetic leucotrichia in horses causes painful, recurring skin lesions and hair color changes, especially in Arabian and American paint horses.