research Field melanin mapping of the hairless scalp
The study found a specific pattern of uneven melanin distribution on balding scalps that could help understand skin diseases caused by light exposure.
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240-270 / 1000+ results research Lipid‐mediated signalling and melanocyte function
A sphingolipid from human placenta may help treat vitiligo by activating melanocyte stem cells.
research Subclinical speckled perifollicular melanosis of the scalp.
The scalp has a natural speckled pattern of increased pigment around hair follicles, possibly linked to local hormone production.
research Commentary
The Epilight Hair Removal System is effective for temporary hair removal with few side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its safety and long-term results.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Promising therapies for treating and/or preventing androgenic alopecia.
There are several promising treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, latanoprost, ketoconazole shampoo, anti-androgens, laser/light treatment, and platelet-rich plasma, but more research is needed.
research Mutations in γ-secretase subunit–encoding PSENEN underlie Dowling-Degos disease associated with acne inversa
PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
research Follicular Bisection in Hair Restoration: In Vivo Experiment
Splitting one hair follicle into two can help regrow hair with a 50% to 70% success rate, useful when donor hair is limited.
research Dermoscopic Assessment of Pityriasis Versicolor: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study
Dermoscopic features can help identify and differentiate types of pityriasis versicolor.
research Nonscarring alopecias
Male pattern hair loss affects up to 80% of men due to genetics and hormone sensitivity.
research Androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is a common type of hair loss in men and women, caused by a testosterone byproduct affecting hair follicles, with sensitivity determined by genetics.
research Human skin color: Origin, variation and significance
Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.
research Desmodesmus pannonicus Water Extract Inhibits Melanin Synthesis and Promotes Wound Healing
Desmodesmus pannonicus water extract may help reduce skin pigmentation, heal wounds, and promote hair growth.
research The Dark Side of Gefitinib: Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Applied to Hair Hyperpigmentation
Gefitinib can cause hair and eyebrow darkening.
research Nitrogen‐Boosted H 2 O 2 Production of Arginine‐Polyphenol Nanozyme Drives Oxidative Eustress for Hair Regeneration
A new nanozyme using EGCG and L-arginine boosts hair growth by safely increasing beneficial oxidative stress.
research Effects of Hormones and Endocrine Disorders on Hair Growth
Hormones significantly influence hair growth, with conditions like hirsutism and patterned hair loss linked to hormone levels; more research is needed for full understanding.
research Skin toxicity of anti‐cancer therapy
Anti-cancer treatments can cause reversible hair loss, skin sensitivity, pigmentation changes, nail damage, and skin reactions, with a need for more research on managing these side effects.
research Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research When the Circadian Clock Meets the Melanin Pigmentary System
Silencing certain circadian clock genes increases skin pigmentation.
research Eyelash Trichomegaly: A Rare Presenting Feature of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
A girl with lupus had unusually long and thick eyelashes, a rare symptom of her condition.
research Hormonal control of pelage cycles in the short tailed weasel (Mustela erminea bangsi)
The pituitary gland controls seasonal fur color changes in weasels.
research Effects of Gonadal Steroids on Melanocytes in Developing Hamsters
Androgens increase pigmentation in young hamsters, but estrogens can reverse this effect.
research Dermoscopic characterization and clinical application of four facial erythematous inflammatory dermatoses
The document concludes that specific dermoscopic features can help diagnose different facial red skin conditions.
research BH06 (P100) Dermoscopy and clinicohistopathological profile of lichen planopilaris restricted to the face: a case series of six unusual cases
Facial lichen planopilaris may be triggered by shaving and mustard oil, and early detection is crucial for better treatment outcomes.
research Agouti and Agouti-related Protein: Analogies and Contrasts
Agouti and AGRP affect pigmentation and obesity, with implications for metabolic disorders.
research α-Mangostin, a safe and natural product as a candidate skin-whitening agent
α-Mangostin can naturally lighten skin by reducing melanin.
research Tfap2b specifies an embryonic melanocyte stem cell that retains adult multi-fate potential
The gene Tfap2b is essential for creating a type of stem cell in zebrafish that can become different pigment cells.
research An integrated genomics approach to improving wool productivity and quality
Identifying and manipulating key genes can improve wool quality and productivity in sheep.
research 1250 Development of an ex vivo human skin explant model to examine candidate gene functions in the hair follicle and epidermis
The model can effectively test gene functions and drug responses in human skin.
research Evidence of increased DNA methylation of the androgen receptor gene in occipital hair follicles from men with androgenetic alopecia
Men with hair loss have more DNA changes in back-of-head hair follicles, possibly protecting them from thinning.
research Functional Hair Follicle Regeneration by the Rearrangement of Stem Cells
Stem cells rearrangement regenerates functional hair follicles, potentially treating hair loss.