122 citations
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Nanoparticles improve skin treatment but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
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June 2019 in “BMC Genomics” lncRNAs significantly influence koi carp skin color.
33 citations
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melanocyte stem cells are crucial for skin pigmentation and have potential in disease modeling and regenerative medicine.
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October 2019 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Gefitinib can cause hair and eyebrow darkening.
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tranexamic acid turns white hair brown in certain mice by affecting specific proteins.
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November 2024 in “Life” Desmodesmus pannonicus water extract may help reduce skin pigmentation, heal wounds, and promote hair growth.
December 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Forensic DNA Phenotyping accurately predicts physical traits and is used in investigations, but needs more diverse population data for confirmation.
Machine learning improves DNA predictions for eye and hair color, but challenges remain for skin tone and facial features.
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April 2023 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Forensic DNA Phenotyping can now better predict appearance, ancestry, and age from DNA, but more research is needed for precise police use.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Male pattern baldness is linked to a higher risk of certain skin cancers, especially on the scalp.
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September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking a specific enzyme can reduce the negative impact of stress hormones on hair growth cells.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that sweat glands normally suppress immune responses, but this is disrupted in certain skin diseases, possibly contributing to their development.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain miRNAs might be involved in a hair loss condition called frontal fibrosing alopecia and could possibly help in its diagnosis.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Finasteride helps female-pattern hair loss.
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March 2016 in “Cell” The conclusion is that tissue structure is key for stem cell communication and maintaining healthy tissues.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.
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January 2019 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The skin acts like an endocrine organ, making hormones that affect skin diseases and respond to stress.
11 citations
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February 2018 in “Archives of Pharmacal Research” Finasteride reduces melanin production, possibly treating hyperpigmentation and melanoma, but needs more safety research.
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December 2018 in “Experimental Dermatology” Understanding how melanocyte stem cells work could lead to new treatments for hair graying and skin pigmentation disorders.
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September 2022 in “Bioscientia medicina” Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.
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March 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Researchers identified potential markers for human hair color stem cells.
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April 2018 in “International journal of Ayurvedic medicine” Certain Ayurvedic herbs may help manage premature greying of hair.
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January 2018 in “Methods in molecular biology” The research found ways to activate melanocyte stem cells for potential treatment of skin depigmentation conditions.
March 2026 in “BioScience Trends” UV radiation causes skin aging by damaging cells and triggering harmful processes.
February 2026 in “Chinese Medicine” Natural products might help treat hair greying.
The combined treatment increased hair density in most patients with Androgenetic Alopecia.
December 2013 in “Research Portal (King's College London)” Hair loss in Lichen Planopilaris is caused by immune system issues damaging hair follicles and stem cells.
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in acne, which can be a symptom of systemic diseases like PCOS and may require targeted treatment.
15 citations
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January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Parathyroid hormones are important for hair growth, but their use in treating hair loss from chemotherapy is still uncertain.
113 citations
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March 2018 in “Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society” Animals that change color with the seasons mainly do so in response to daylight changes, but climate change is causing camouflage problems that may require evolutionary changes.