January 2014 in “Pathology” The document concludes that understanding nail anatomy is key for diagnosing nail diseases, early signs of nail melanoma may allow for less aggressive treatment, and specific genetic mutations are important in thyroid cancer prognosis and treatment.
16 citations
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July 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Regenerated hairs can regain their color if the wound occurs during a certain stage of hair growth, and this process is helped by specific skin cells and proteins.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Decreasing MIG6 can increase the movement and invasiveness of MEK-inhibited mutant NRAS melanoma, particularly when stimulated by EGF.
7 citations
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October 1985 in “Genetics Research” Beige and leaden pigment genes act within melanocytes, affecting pigment patterns.
April 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Melanoma risk tools need improvement, certain gene mutations cause skin diseases and could be treated by targeting those mutations, skin wrinkling may relate to lung aging due to genetic factors, and oxidative stress affects hair loss but can be reduced in low oxygen.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Melasma is a skin condition linked to female hormones, genetics, UV exposure, and certain medications, but not to pituitary, adrenal, or thyroid diseases.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Black hairs have more pigment-related genes, while gray hairs have more keratin-related genes.
August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Different body areas have unique skin cell communication patterns, explaining why certain skin diseases occur in specific regions.
7 citations
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December 1981 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Understanding genes can help diagnose and treat skin color disorders.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” All-trans retinoic acid helps amelanotic melanocytes in hair follicles develop and produce pigment while reducing their growth.
3 citations
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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” Biological therapy boosts the immune system to effectively fight melanoma.
March 2014 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Skin-derived stem cells could help treat skin aging and pigmentation issues.
20 citations
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November 2004 in “Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine” A rare benign skin growth called melanocytic matricoma was identified in a 69-year-old man.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific group of early-stage melanocytes is reduced in vitiligo-affected skin, which may explain treatment resistance.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tumor cell adhesion is linked to higher risk of SLN metastasis and melanoma recurrence, and a model including these factors predicts these outcomes better than one with just clinical data.
81 citations
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September 2009 in “Birth defects research” Different body areas in mice produce different hair types due to interactions between skin layers.
70 citations
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December 2008 in “Cancer Research” CXCR2 in skin cells promotes tumor growth.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The model can effectively test gene functions and drug responses in human skin.
Moles may stop growing because of cell cooperation, not just because of aging cells.
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April 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Nestin helps identify certain melanoma cells in nodular melanoma.
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May 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Biology Open Access” Hydrogen peroxide is a major risk factor for melanoma in swimmers, more than UV light.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in the SHH pathway in certain skin cells can cause skin tumors and abnormal hair growth.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Non-melanoma skin cancer in darker-skinned people can be misdiagnosed, so doctors need to be more aware to diagnose it correctly and early.
November 2021 in “Natural product research” Certain polyphenols may help treat skin pigmentation disorders.
Multiphoton microscopy helps understand and improve vitiligo treatments by visualizing skin cell changes.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Podiatrists need more training to detect foot melanoma early.
1 citations
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December 2024 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Cyclophosphamide likely causes skin darkening by affecting hair follicles.
32 citations
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May 2016 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Targeted therapies for advanced skin cancer often cause hair and nail problems, which need managing to avoid changing the treatment dose.
2 citations
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August 2025 in “Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos” A rare pigmented skin tumor called melanotrichoblastoma was diagnosed in a 51-year-old woman.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Wnt and SHH pathways help form hair follicles by coordinating cell processes.