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October 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” PRAME helps distinguish between benign and malignant skin cells in most cases.
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August 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin and hair color changes, which can be reversed with treatment.
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March 2019 in “Our Dermatology Online” A woman with severe hair loss regrew mostly white hair after treatment.
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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.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The conclusion is that managing hair loss conditions like FFA and melanoma requires individualized approaches, considering new findings and balancing treatment benefits with potential risks.
August 2024 in “Journal of the National Medical Association” ChatGPT is more accurate at diagnosing hair disorders in lighter skin tones than darker ones.
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March 2025 in “Portuguese Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Many women with melasma also have metabolic syndrome.
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December 2014 in “Journal of dermatology” Hair shaft miR-221 levels can help detect malignant melanoma.
February 2009 in “Springer eBooks” Hyperpigmentation is common in pregnancy and may not fully fade after birth; melasma, also frequent, can persist but has limited treatment options during pregnancy.
March 2026 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Clear documentation and shared best practices are essential for improving research consistency in pigment cells.
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April 2013 in “Science” Feather pigment patterns form through melanocyte arrangement and simple regulatory mechanisms.
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January 2016 in “Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine” Rice bran extract can increase melanin production and may help treat melanin deficiency.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Sentinel lymph node biopsy is recommended for all types of desmoplastic melanoma due to higher rates of nodal metastasis.
July 2014 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” Sentinel lymph node biopsy is recommended for all types of desmoplastic melanoma due to higher rates of nodal metastasis.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair ages due to genetics and environmental factors, leading to graying and thinning, with treatments available for some conditions.
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October 2021 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Cirsium japonicum flower extract increases melanin production and could help treat depigmentation conditions.
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June 2024 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Serum IMA levels may be linked to premature hair graying and erectile dysfunction.
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October 2020 in “Experimental Dermatology” Having a lot of gray hair and hair loss are linked to more severe COVID-19.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” VYN201 shows promise as a safe and effective treatment for non-segmental vitiligo.
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March 2018 in “PloS one” Men with less sun-sensitive skin have lower PSA levels, while men with more sun-sensitive skin have higher PSA levels.
Moles may stop growing because of cell cooperation, not just because of aging cells.
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March 2018 in “The Journal of Dermatology” The "color-transition sign" helps tell apart alopecia areata incognita from telogen effluvium by looking at hair color changes.
January 2010 in “Pharmacy Today” Collagen reduces skin melanin, boosts antioxidants, and improves skin moisture.