research Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
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research Hair Graying Regulators Beyond Hair Follicle
Hair graying is influenced by factors like nerves, fat cells, and immune cells, not just hair follicles.
research Alopecia areata – hyperactivity of the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis is a myth?
The study found no significant difference in stress hormone levels between people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals, suggesting that the disease is not caused by an overactive stress response system.
research The Function and Structure of the Skin
The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
research Fabrication and characterization of epithelial scaffolds for hair follicle regeneration
Scientists created three types of structures to help regrow hair follicles, and all showed promising results for hair regeneration.
research Functional and long-lived melanocytes from human pluripotent stem cells with transient ectopic expression of JMJD3
Stem cells can be used to create long-lasting skin cells for treating pigment disorders.
research Targeted Knockout of β-Catenin in Adult Melanocyte Stem Cells Using a Mouse Line, Dct::CreERT2, Results in Disrupted Stem Cell Renewal and Pigmentation Defects
Removing β-catenin in certain stem cells causes hair whitening and pigmentation issues.
research The PER3 rs772027021 SNP induces pigmentation phenotypes of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria
The PER3 rs772027021 SNP may cause mild skin pigmentation changes in a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria.
research Vitiliginous lesions during contact immunotherapy for alopecia in a patient with autoimmune thyroiditis
Contact immunotherapy can cause vitiligo in patients with autoimmune conditions.
research Loss of Dicer in Newborn Melanocytes Leads to Premature Hair Graying and Changes in Integrin Expression
Removing Dicer from pigment cells in newborn mice causes early hair graying and changes in cell migration molecules.
research Micro-Injury Induces Hair Regeneration and Vitiligo Repigmentation Through Wnt/ β-Catenin Pathway
Micro-injury can help regrow hair and repigment vitiligo by activating specific cells.
research Culturing of Melanocytes from the Equine Hair Follicle Outer Root Sheath
Researchers successfully grew horse skin cells that produce pigment from hair follicle samples.
research Pluripotent Stem Cell Technology: A Promising Remedy for Hypopigmentation Disorders
Pluripotent stem cells show promise for treating skin color loss disorders like vitiligo.
research Structure and Development of the Skin and Cutaneous Appendages
Understanding skin structure and development helps diagnose and treat skin disorders.
research Aging and Anti-Aging in Hair and Hair Loss
Hair ages and thins due to factors like inflammation and stress, and treatments like antioxidants and hormones might improve hair health.
research Stem Cells and their Niches
The document concludes that stem cells and their environments are crucial for skin and hair health and have potential for medical treatments.
research Resident Stem Cell in Skin
Skin stem cells can help improve skin repair and regeneration.
research Decoding Hyperpigmentation from Biological Mechanisms to Actives with Clinically Proven Topical Efficacy: A Narrative Review
Combining multiple ingredients is the most effective treatment for hyperpigmentation.
research Fractional CO₂ laser combined with topical compound betamethasone for Vitiligo-Associated Leukotrichia: a retrospective study of 13 patients with limited effectiveness
The treatment showed limited success in repigmenting hair for vitiligo-associated leukotrichia.
research Hair Graying as an Evolutionary Checkpoint against Malignancy: a Stem Cell Perspective
Hair graying may help prevent cancer by protecting stem cells.
research Bhangra: Therapeutic and Pharmacological Actions in Shayb (Premature Greying of Hair)
Bhangra may help treat premature greying of hair by boosting melanin and improving scalp health.
research Mitochondrial deoxyguanosine kinase depletion induced ROS causes melanocyte stem cell exhaustion and hair greying
Lack of a certain enzyme causes hair to grey early by damaging stem cells, but an antioxidant can help prevent this.
research Melanocytes in regenerative medicine applications and disease modeling
Melanocytes are important for normal body functions and have potential uses in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.
research Herbal insights into melanin synthesis: Enhancing hair health naturally
Melanin is important for hair color, health, and UV protection.
research Beyond the Epidermal-Melanin-Unit: The Human Scalp Anagen Hair Bulb Is Home to Multiple Melanocyte Subpopulations of Variable Melanogenic Capacity
The human scalp hair bulb contains different types of melanocytes with varying abilities to produce melanin.
research From hair colour to diagnosis
Hair color is influenced by genetics and can indicate certain health conditions.
research All Roads Go to the Nucleus: Integration of Signaling/Transcription Factor-Mediated and Epigenetic Regulatory Mechanisms in the Control of Skin Development and Regeneration
The nucleus is key in controlling skin growth and repair by coordinating signals, gene regulators, and epigenetic changes.
research Stem Cells in the Skin
Skin stem cells are crucial for maintaining and repairing skin, with potential for treating skin disorders and improving wound healing.
research Proceedings of the Heinz Maurer-Symposium “Review and Preview in Science for Healthy Skin” June 28th 2014, Jakobsberg, Boppard, Germany
The symposium concluded that environmental factors significantly contribute to skin aging.
research 皮膚組織の再生に向けた皮膚由来幹細胞に関する研究
Skin-derived stem cells could help treat skin aging and pigmentation issues.