Melatonin affects cell growth differently based on its concentration.
Moles may stop growing because of cell cooperation, not just because of aging cells.
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June 2020 in “Scientific reports” Melatonin stimulates the skin components of ram's scrotum during their non-breeding season.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Scalp melanomas are more dangerous and likely to recur or cause death than other head and neck melanomas.
March 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair with more melanin resists weather damage better.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blue light helps hair growth by affecting specific proteins in hair follicle cells.
17 citations
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December 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The treatment improved hair color in most vitiligo patients without major side effects.
November 2025 in “EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS” Stingless bee propolis may help regenerate hair follicles and improve pigment function in chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
June 2020 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Stress causes hair graying by overactivating nerves that deplete color-giving stem cells.
November 2023 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” The 595-nm pulsed dye laser effectively reduces symptoms of EFFC with minimal side effects.
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July 1999 in “Journal of Anatomy” Methylene blue staining effectively highlights detailed nerve structures in rat fur.
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February 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low m6Ascores in melanoma predict better survival and response to immunotherapy.
January 2026 in “Inflammation and Regeneration” Two-photon microscopy improves skin imaging but faces safety and cost challenges for clinical use.
June 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” Researchers discovered potential origins and new treatments for skin cancer, including biomarkers for melanoma and therapies that reduce tumor growth.
January 2023 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” Micropigmentation is a cosmetic tattooing technique for hiding skin issues and creating permanent makeup, but it can have side effects.
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April 2024 in “Dermatology Practical & Conceptual” Thick scalp melanoma can be hard to diagnose because it often looks like other skin conditions.
February 2026 in “Case Reports in Dermatology” Finasteride can cause melasma, especially in people with darker skin.
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January 1997 in “Mapping” Gambogic Amide may prevent hair greying and promote hair growth by maintaining hair pigmentation.
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April 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” Prostaglandin F2alpha and related compounds can increase hair growth and darken hair in mice.
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June 1986 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Androgens increase pigmentation in young hamsters, but estrogens can reverse this effect.
May 2005 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” mrp/plf-mRNA can indicate tumor-promoting effects in skin.
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December 2016 in “Obstetrics & Gynecology” Most skin changes during pregnancy are harmless and moles don't significantly change, but many women experience pigmentation changes due to hormones and sun exposure.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports” Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
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October 2021 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can significantly improve melasma, a skin pigmentation disorder, but may not add benefits when used with certain other treatments.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Medicine” PP-PTKL may help treat hair greying, but more testing is needed.
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway can activate melanocyte stem cells and may help regenerate hair follicles.
6 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
October 2023 in “European journal of dermatology/EJD. European journal of dermatology” Injectable platelet-rich fibrin can safely and effectively treat melasma.
The new sensor can detect a toxic chemical in water with high sensitivity and accuracy.
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January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Graying hair happens due to aging and might be delayed by new treatments.