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January 2019 in “Experimental dermatology” Light therapy using helium-neon lasers can help restore skin color in vitiligo by promoting skin cell growth and movement.
September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
January 2010 in “Pharmacy Today” Collagen reduces skin melanin, boosts antioxidants, and improves skin moisture.
8 citations
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June 2009 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Human melanocytes in skin and hair follicles don't express keratin 16 or 6 naturally.
January 2015 in “OpenBU/Boston University Institutional Repository (Boston University)” Neuropilin 2 may be a biomarker for melanoma and affects melanocyte behavior.
1 citations
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January 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” MC-1R in skin cells may influence inflammation and collagen production.
94 citations
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October 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus causes dark skin patches and is treated by avoiding triggers and using anti-inflammatory medications.
10 citations
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May 2023 in “iScience” Sox9 is crucial for hair follicle stem cells to become melanocytes instead of glial cells.
12 citations
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November 2011 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 16-year-old boy had a rare case of Becker's nevus on his face and mouth.
7 citations
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May 2010 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” White hair follicles in vitiligo have fewer and less functional melanocytes.
2 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Melanoma occurs more on the left side of the body, unlike other skin cancers.
2 citations
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August 2008 in “Oncotarget” Apoptosis in hair follicles spreads through cell death signals, with stem cells slowing the process.
32 citations
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October 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” α-MSH may help treat skin inflammation and fibrosis.
222 citations
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January 2005 in “Endocrine journal” Melatonin is important for skin health and protection, and can be made by the skin or applied to it.
January 2008 in “대한피부과학회지” Micropigmentation is a safe procedure that effectively improves the appearance of scars on the scalp and eyebrows, with most patients showing excellent or good results.
3 citations
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March 2021 in “Cureus” A rare combination of halo nevi, nonsegmental vitiligo, and early gray hair can occur together.
June 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Lichen planus pigmentosus mainly affects middle-aged women with darker skin, is underreported, and is hard to treat.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Podiatrists need more training to detect foot melanoma early.
Adenophora Radix extract can promote hair growth and increase melanin in mice.
September 2024 in “Digital Commons - University of South Florida (University of South Florida)” Hormones can change ptarmigan feather color from white to pigmented.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The Lanyu pig's hair follicles are similar to human ones, making it useful for studying skin healing.
February 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Finasteride can cause melasma, especially in people with darker skin.
June 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Increased pigmentation may protect skin from UVB, new targets for skin disease treatments were identified, sunscreen ingredients don't affect hormones, TNF-α inhibitors may help diabetic wounds, and certain treatments could prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
1 citations
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March 2019 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Researchers identified potential markers for human hair color stem cells.
60 citations
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August 2005 in “Endocrinology” αMSH may help regulate immune responses in hair follicles and its disruption could lead to hair loss.
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January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Repigmentation patterns in vitiligo depend on melanocyte source, lesion status, and therapy choice.
6 citations
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January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Pharmacology” Melitane 5% and hair supplements improved hair color in a 14-year-old with early graying.
33 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of Ginseng Research” Ginsenoside Rg3 from Panax ginseng can lighten skin by reducing melanin production.
March 2026 in “European Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences” Restorative dermopigmentation improves skin appearance and function by addressing specific skin issues.
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January 2008 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and increased blood vessels, but treatment can improve symptoms.