May 2002 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A pregnant woman's skin condition improved after giving birth, possibly due to high estrogen levels during pregnancy.
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June 2005 in “The FASEB Journal” Human hair follicles can produce cortisol like the body's stress response system.
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October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
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December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Restoring hair bulb immune privilege is crucial for managing alopecia areata.
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March 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The transgene likely activated an oncogene or interrupted a tumor suppressor gene, causing melanoma in mice.
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October 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” α-MSH may help treat skin inflammation and fibrosis.
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July 2007 in “Development” TAF4 is important for skin cell growth and helps prevent skin cancer in mice.
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June 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Regenerative therapies show promise for treating vitiligo and alopecia areata.
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March 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” ATP increases melanin production in skin after UV exposure, with the P2X7 receptor being crucial for this process.
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November 2007 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Thyroid hormone (T3) may reverse gray hair by stimulating hair growth.
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May 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.
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September 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 may help reduce hair greying and increase melanin production.
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September 2013 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” People with alopecia areata may be more likely to have a certain type of hearing loss.
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January 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Human hair follicles can produce stress hormones like the body's main stress response system.
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January 2007 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” Gray hair regained color after thyroid hormone treatment.
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August 2013 in “Case reports in dermatology” A patient with total hair loss developed vitiligo after using a treatment called DCP.
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October 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aged skin cells can help hair growth by stimulating stem cells.
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May 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin lesions in Carney Complex are caused by a gene change in some skin cells that leads to increased pigmentation and may lead to tumors.
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January 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Camellia japonica extract may improve scalp health and promote hair growth.
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May 2018 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Some patients' hair grew back black and white after chemotherapy.
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February 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Surgical treatments and topical tofacitinib may help with vitiligo-related eyebrow and eyelash whitening, but more research is needed.
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May 2023 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprology” Alopecia areata may lead to hearing loss.
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January 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” MC-1R in skin cells may influence inflammation and collagen production.
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” MC-1R is present in skin cells and may help reduce inflammation.
February 2025 in “Endocrine Reviews” Hormones affect skin aging, but only topical retinoids and estrogens are used in treatments now.
January 2025 in “Research” Cellular senescence can both hinder and promote hair growth, suggesting new ways to treat hair loss.
June 2023 in “Medeniyet medical journal” People with alopecia areata have similar retinal structures but thicker choroidal regions compared to those without the condition.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research developed methods to test drugs that could protect and restore hair follicle protection in a hair loss condition.
January 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
May 2021 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Hair color is influenced by genetics and can indicate certain health conditions.