64 citations
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June 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Pregnancy often causes skin changes like darkening, stretch marks, and hair growth, which may improve after childbirth.
June 2021 in “Asian Journal of Medical Sciences” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause reversible skin darkening.
1 citations
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May 2006 in “Thyroid Research and Practice” Skin can become dry and thick in hypothyroidism.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tanning ability is linked to specific DNA changes in skin genes.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study concludes that as skin matures from infancy to childhood, there are major changes in cell differentiation, stemness, and growth, leading to a stronger skin barrier in older children.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” Taking Vitamin D supplements may increase the risk of skin darkening after laser hair removal.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The LED light therapy mask improved skin elasticity and reduced signs of aging in a test and in women aged 40-60.
February 2026 in “HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine” Recognizing keratosis pilaris in all skin tones helps diagnose related skin issues and reduce distress.
July 2011 in “Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology” A 15-year-old girl has a skin condition causing blisters on her feet, likely inherited from her family.
August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The conclusion is that using light-sheet fluorescence microscopy with a special solution can effectively create detailed 3D images of human skin for dermatological research.
Skin changes throughout life, from development before birth to aging effects like wrinkles, influenced by both genetics and environment.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Advanced Plastic Surgery Research” The laser treatment effectively reduced hair growth in women with hirsutism, with temporary side effects.
9 citations
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March 1996 in “Pediatric dermatology” People of African or Asian descent have unique skin issues that need special care.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus mainly affects middle-aged women with darker skin, is underreported, and is hard to treat.
July 1996 in “Hair transplant forum international” Using tretinoin and hydroquinone can speed up the fading of skin pigmentation.
44 citations
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July 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” Thyroid hormone affects skin health, with too little causing rough, pale skin and too much leading to smooth, thin skin, and may also impact wound healing and skin conditions.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde” Black skin has unique features and conditions, needing tailored dermatological care.
16 citations
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February 2008 in “PubMed” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and white hair, but it's reversible.
September 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” EVs and CMs may safely improve skin lightening and rejuvenation, but more research is needed.
Skin diseases look different on pigmented and nonpigmented skin.
71 citations
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February 2006 in “Clinics in Dermatology” Pregnancy causes skin changes like darkening, hair thickening, nail changes, and increased risk of skin growths, most of which usually resolve after birth.
114 citations
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
47 citations
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May 2002 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Pregnancy can cause normal skin changes that usually go away after childbirth and don't need treatment.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Patients often overestimate their skin type, affecting sun protection and treatment plans.
64 citations
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June 2009 in “Photomedicine and Laser Surgery” Excimer light effectively treats various skin diseases, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and mycosis fungoides.
Skin ages and changes due to sun, wind, and aging, causing dryness, thinning, and hair loss.
9 citations
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May 2013 in “JAMA Dermatology” Sunlight exposure improved a patient's skin condition, and there may be a link between a certain disease and skin growths; a leukemia treatment caused changes in hair color and growth.
27 citations
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January 1995 Melanin in black hair protects it from sun damage better than light-brown hair.
8 citations
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April 2016 in “Experimental dermatology” B6.Cg-Tyr c−2J Hr hr /J mice have a stronger delayed sunburn reaction and are good for UV research.
November 2025 in “International Journal of Advanced Research” Platelet-rich plasma therapy effectively treated laser-induced skin lightening.