January 2005 in “Enlighten: Publications (The University of Glasgow)” Melanocyte pathology requires keratinocyte hyperplasia and regulation dysfunction.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma therapy could be an effective treatment for melasma with minimal side effects.
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June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Mycophenolate mofetil effectively improved skin pigmentation and itching in a woman with lichen planus pigmentosus and frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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July 1976 in “JAMA” Black patients have unique skin conditions that require specific knowledge for proper treatment.
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November 2000 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A woman with a rare type of dermatomyositis improved with low-dose prednisone and methotrexate.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Graying hair happens due to aging and might be delayed by new treatments.
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February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
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May 2011 in “International Journal of Dermatology” A 12-year-old boy in rural south India had a rare skin condition causing hair loss and inability to sweat.
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November 2016 in “Neuromuscular Disorders” Patients with myotonic dystrophy often have skin problems that suggest early aging and vitamin D issues, and the severity of these problems is linked to their genetic condition and vitamin D levels.
February 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Ectopic acanthosis nigricans can occur at surgical sites due to skin graft mismatches.
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July 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Hair loss can occur when pemphigus foliaceus changes to pemphigus vulgaris.
October 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Syphilitic alopecia can look like alopecia areata, so careful diagnosis is important.
January 2026 in “Figshare” Finasteride can cause melasma, especially in people with darker skin.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The document updated knowledge on skin disorders, focusing on unusual moles in older adults, the progression from moles to melanoma, and evolving hair loss treatments.
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January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.
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August 2005 in “Springer eBooks” Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease with genetic links, treatable with certain medications, and can affect mental health.
March 2019 in “Nasza Dermatologia Online” A man had both alopecia areata and lichen planus, which is uncommon.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A 15-year-old boy was correctly diagnosed with a rare skin condition after initially being misdiagnosed.
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July 2003 in “European journal of biochemistry” Mouse skin can produce and process serotonin, with variations depending on hair cycle, body location, and mouse strain.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics” HLD10 can include increased body hair and Mongolian spots.
January 2025 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” A new genetic model may improve treatment and diagnosis for certain inherited skin diseases.
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October 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The document's conclusion cannot be provided because the document is not available or cannot be understood.
January 1974 in “OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information)” Oxidative stress causes hair graying by damaging hair follicle melanocytes more than skin melanocytes.
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March 2003 in “The Lancet” Imatinib can repigment grey hair, while SU11428 can cause temporary hair depigmentation.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The combination of a plant extract and a peptide can increase hair pigmentation and may reverse greying.
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February 2001 in “British journal of ophthalmology” An Australian with rare hair loss and eye conditions had a gene linked to both, not seen together before.
30 citations
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August 2005 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A specific gene mutation causes hair loss and potential eye issues, even if vision seems normal.
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October 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can significantly improve melasma, a skin pigmentation disorder, but may not add benefits when used with certain other treatments.
October 2022 in “JAAD case reports” A man with itchy skin lesions and weight loss was diagnosed with a rare skin condition linked to a pancreatic tumor.
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April 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Where melanoma is on the body affects survival chances; melanomas on the back of the head are worse, while those on thighs and arms are less severe, and more sun exposure might improve survival.