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September 2017 in “Oncotarget” A certain signaling pathway in mice, when increased, causes hair to gray by depleting the cells that give hair its color.
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January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
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November 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Only skin melanocytes, not other types, can color hair in mice.
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June 1959 in “Archives of dermatology” Hair can darken after inflammation and then return to its original color.
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July 2020 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.
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January 2016 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” Iron supplements can restore normal hair color in cases of premature graying linked to iron deficiency.
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June 2017 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma rays did not change hair follicle density but increased white and hypopigmented hairs in mice.
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May 2010 in “Archives of dermatology” Herpes zoster infection can cause permanent hair color change in the affected area.
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March 2020 in “Developmental cell” Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting pigment-producing cells through the release of a stress hormone.
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September 2024 in “Quality in Sport” Hair graying can be delayed or prevented with antioxidants, lifestyle changes, and genetic therapy.
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November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” A woman's premature gray hair turned mostly black again after using Greyverse solution and hair supplements for 5 months.
Hair can naturally regain color after greying, and this change may be linked to stress levels.
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September 2018 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” Human hair medulla doesn't break down hydrogen peroxide, which may affect hair color formation.
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May 2012 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Iron can be present in hair color changes without overall iron deficiency.
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Altered lipid pathways in diabetic women may cause premature greying.
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COVID-19 might cause gray hair to regain color.
April 2024 in “Diagnostics” Most orthodontic patients with missing teeth also have hair disorders.
Acitretin treatment unexpectedly darkened a patient's gray hair.
Different stem cells are key for hair growth and health, and understanding their regulation could help treat hair loss.