February 2023 in “Materials today bio” The treatment effectively promotes hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia without causing skin irritation.
January 2023 in “Applied sciences” Equisetum debile extracts may help with skin whitening, anti-wrinkle, and anti-hair loss treatments.
May 2024 in “Pigment International” Several treatments are effective for pigmentary disorders like vitiligo and melasma.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The study found markers indicating that cells responsible for hair color are differentiating in specific areas of the hair follicle.
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August 2000 in “Pigment cell research” Melanocyte activity in hair follicles is linked to the hair growth cycle, being active in growth phases and inactive in rest phases.
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March 1990 in “Pigment Cell Research” Certain chemicals cause hair graying in black mice but not yellow mice.
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May 2020 in “Acta pharmaceutica” Protocatechuic acid can reduce melanin production and boost antioxidant activity in hair follicles.
February 2025 in “Intisari Sains Medis” PDRN from salmon may slow skin aging by improving skin quality and reducing inflammation.
December 2025 in “GARI International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research” Ayurveda suggests natural remedies and lifestyle changes for managing premature hair greying.
August 2024 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Decursin shows promise for treating cancer, neuroprotection, inflammation, and hair loss.
January 2013 in “วารสารเภสัชศาสตร์อีสาน (Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, IJPS)” Safflower extract increases melanin production in certain skin cells without harming them.
In vitro methods are crucial for developing effective and humane cosmetic ingredients.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” BMP signaling is important for skin color, affecting melanin production, pigment spread, and cell movement.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The created skin model with melanoblasts improves the study of skin color and offers an alternative to animal testing.
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June 2011 in “InTech eBooks” Darker skin provides more protection against UV damage and cancer.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Melanocytes are cells that make skin and hair color and help protect skin from sun damage.
April 1986 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is determined by melanins produced in hair cells.
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October 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain genes control the color of human hair by affecting pigment production.
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October 2006 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology” Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.
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September 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” We know less about human hair pigmentation than mouse coat color, but pH and cysteine levels are key factors.
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August 2010 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” We know a lot about mouse hair color, but not much about human hair color differences.
Hair turning darker can be a sign of skin cancer.
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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.
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November 2009 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” The document concludes that MGRN1 affects mouse fur color by interfering with a receptor's signaling, but its full role in the body is still unknown.
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January 2002 Melanin and melanocytes contribute to the brown pigmentation in stasis dermatitis.
July 2025 in “Advanced Science” Collagen VI and Semaphorin 3C are important for hair pigmentation and could help treat pigmentation disorders.
February 2005 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is due to active pigment cells in hair during growth.
PmtHEE is a better model for studying pigmented skin because it includes melanocytes and shows improved cell differentiation.
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January 1985 in “Journal of Human Evolution/Journal of human evolution” Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.