research Poliosis circumscripta: Overview and underlying causes
Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
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540-570 / 1000+ resultsresearch In situ detection of retinoid-X receptor expression in normal and psoriatic human skin
RXR-alpha is strongly expressed in both normal and psoriatic skin and may help in skin cell differentiation and hair growth.
research Runx3 is involved in hair shape determination
Runx3 helps determine hair shape.
research Rippled‐pattern trichomatricoma
A unique hair tumor with a rippled pattern was identified, showing incomplete differentiation and unusual cell arrangements.
research Vitiligo: Auto‐immunity and immune responses
Vitiligo is caused by the immune system attacking skin pigment cells.
research Hair and nail diseases in the mature patient
Older adults commonly experience hair loss and nail disorders due to aging and health changes, affecting their quality of life.
research AMPK Phosphorylates ZDHHC13 to Increase MC1R Activity and Suppress Melanomagenesis
AMPK activation may reduce melanoma risk in red-haired individuals.
research Pathologic Quiz Case: A 69-Year-Old Man With a Brown-Black Facial Papule
A rare benign skin growth called melanocytic matricoma was identified in a 69-year-old man.
research Chloracne: histopathologic findings in one case
Tiny infundibular cysts are the main lesions in chloracne, not comedones.
research Skin 3D Bioprinting. Applications in Cosmetology
3D bioprinting could improve skin repair and treat conditions like vitiligo and alopecia by precisely placing cells.
research The skin of primates. XLI. The skin of the silver marmoset—Callithrix (= Mico) Argentata
The silver marmoset's skin is thin, lacks pigment cells, and has unique features like keratinized spines and specialized glands.
research Skin Hyperpigmentation and Increased Angiogenesis Secondary to Vitamin B12 Deficiency in a Young Vegetarian Woman
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.
research The antimycotic agent clotrimazole inhibits melanogenesis by accelerating ERK and PI3K-/Akt-mediated tyrosinase degradation
Clotrimazole, an antifungal cream, may safely reduce skin pigmentation by breaking down the enzyme needed for making melanin.
research An unusual anatomical colocalization of alopecia areata and vitiligo in a child, and improvement during treatment with topical prostaglandin E2
Topical prostaglandin E2 can help treat both alopecia areata and vitiligo.
research Mouse Epidermal Neural Crest Stem Cell (EPI-NCSC) Cultures
Mouse epidermal neural crest stem cells can become various cell types and are easily obtained from hair follicles.
research Role of Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 4 Channel in Skin Physiology and Pathology
TRPV4 channel affects skin health and could be a target for treating skin disorders.
research An in vivo method for the detection of somatic mutations at the cellular level in mice
A new method can detect mutations in mice by observing changes in hair follicle cells.
research Halo naevi, vitiligo and diffuse alopecia areata associated with tocilizumab therapy
Tocilizumab therapy may cause skin and hair conditions like halo naevi, vitiligo, and alopecia areata.
research Postherpetic Poliosis
A man's chest hair turned white after a shingles infection, possibly due to virus-damaged pigment cells.
research Localization of S100A2, S100A4, S100A6, S100A7, and S100P in the human hair follicle.
Different S100 proteins have specific roles in various parts of the hair follicle.
research From molecular biology to therapeutics
The document discusses various skin disorders and new therapeutic approaches.
research Interaction of Minoxidil with Pigment in Cells of the Hair Follicle: An Example of Binding without Apparent Biological Effects
Minoxidil binds to hair pigment but doesn't affect hair growth.
research Isolating Dermal Papilla Cells from Human Hair Follicles Using Microdissection and Enzyme Digestion
The method successfully isolates cells that are important for hair growth and could help study hair loss.
research Human hair melanins: what we have learned and have not learned from mouse coat color pigmentation
We know less about human hair pigmentation than mouse coat color, but pH and cysteine levels are key factors.
research Skin Problems of Blacks
Black patients have unique skin conditions that require specific knowledge for proper treatment.
research Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products in Vitiligo; Current Status, Future Prospect, and Approved Treatments.
Advanced therapy medicinal products show promise for vitiligo treatment with fewer side effects, but affordability is a challenge.
research The Rise of Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Approach to Hair Restoration
Using special stem cells, we can create new hair follicles, potentially making hair restoration easier and more affordable.
research Amelanocytic Anhidrotic Alopecia Areata-like Phenotype After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant
The immune system can cause permanent skin and hair whitening by attacking pigment cells.
research Expression and tissue distribution analysis of Angiotensin II in sheep (Ovis aries) skins associated with white and black coat colors
Angiotensin II is found at higher levels in black sheep skin and may influence coat color.
research Coexistence of giant blue nevus of the scalp with hair loss and alopecia areata
A giant blue nevus on the scalp can cause hair loss and may damage underlying structures.