research Origin, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis of Facial Hypermelanoses
Facial dark spots can be caused by the sun, genetics, makeup, or medicine, and are diagnosed by patient history and skin tests.
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research Efficacy of tip cryotherapy in the treatment of idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH): a randomized, controlled, evaluator-blinded study
Tip cryotherapy effectively treats idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis with minimal side effects.
research Melanin Pigmentary Disorders: Treatment Update
Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
research Predictive factors for adverse dermatological events during pegylated/interferon alpha and ribavirin treatment for hepatitis C
Older age, pre-existing skin conditions, cirrhosis, and pegylated interferon use increase the risk of skin issues during hepatitis C treatment.
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.
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 Melasma and Endocrine Disorders
Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.
research Fluoroscopy-induced morphea
A man developed a painful skin condition after multiple heart procedures involving radiation.
research [Skin manifestations in patients with renal chronic renal failure on regular hemodyalysis].
Patients on long-term hemodialysis often experience severe itching and various skin and nail problems.
research Phylloid terminal hair nevus: A unique clinical entity
A baby had a unique skin condition with a pale patch and surrounding dark hairs, not linked to other health issues.
research Effect of mesenchymal stem cells on reducing melanin levels in response to UV radiation in male C57BL/6 mice
Mesenchymal stem cells may help reduce melanin in UV-exposed mice.
research Segmental Becker’s Nevi with Mucosal Involvement
A 16-year-old boy had a rare case of Becker's nevus on his face and mouth.
research Common Skin Disorders in Pediatric Skin of Color
Children with darker skin tones can have specific skin conditions that need tailored treatments.
research The color of skin: white diseases of the skin, nails, and mucosa
The document concludes that while white skin, nail, and mucosa diseases increase skin cancer risk, they are generally harmless, especially compared to darker pigmentation conditions.
research Index of Suspicion
Thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing genetic disorders like juvenile polyposis and hypomelanosis of Ito.
research Alopecia in a Linear Pattern
A 4-year-old boy has a rare type of hair loss in a line pattern on his scalp.
research Micro needling in treatment of stretch marks
Micro needling is a skin treatment that helps with various skin conditions including stretch marks, by boosting collagen production, but it may cause redness and irritation.
research Update on Melasma—Part I: Pathogenesis
Melasma's causes include genetics, sun exposure, hormones, and oxidative stress, and understanding these can help create better treatments.
research Critical Evaluation of Concept of Genetics in Ayurveda WSR to Eight Undesired Body Types (Ashta Nindit)
Ayurveda's descriptions of genetic disorders align with modern genetic understanding.
research Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis*
Becker's Melanosis and Hypertrichosis mainly affects young males, causing brown skin patches and extra hair on one side of the upper body.
research Unilateral heterochromia of scalp hair with adjacent hypomelanotic skin lesions
The boy's hair and skin color differences are due to a pigmentation disorder.
research Disseminated Nonsegmental Vitiligo Associated With Halo Nevi and Premature Gray Hair
A rare combination of halo nevi, nonsegmental vitiligo, and early gray hair can occur together.
research LB1672 Senescent melanocytes in nevus skin stimulate hair growth
research ERYTHROMELANOSIS FOLLICULARIS FACIEI ET COLLI
Three Iranian men had reddish-brown facial pigmentation with no effective treatment.
research An introduction to skin disease in melanin rich skin
Melanin-rich skin has unique challenges in diagnosing and treating skin diseases.
research Reversible Facial Hyperpigmentation Associated With Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause facial dark spots that go away with treatment.
research Histopathologic Findings of Cutaneous Hyperpigmentation in Addison Disease and Immunostain of the Melanocytic Population
The study found increased skin pigmentation and variable melanocyte density in a patient with Addison's disease.
research Increased PHGDH expression promotes aberrant melanin accumulation
Higher PHGDH levels cause unusual melanin buildup in hair follicles.
research Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei in women
Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei can also affect women, though it's rare.
research Disorders of Hair Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.