research Hair follicles and their role in skin health
Hair follicles are essential for skin health, aiding in hair growth, wound healing, and immune function.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
90-120 / 1000+ results 
research The secondary role of UV light in swimmers melanoma genesis
Hydrogen peroxide is a major risk factor for melanoma in swimmers, more than UV light.
research Repigmentation of leukoderma in a piebald patient associated with a novel c-KIT gene mutation, G592E, of the tyrosine kinase domain
A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
research Segmented Heterochromia in Black Scalp Hair Associated With Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency can cause hair color changes, which can be reversed with iron supplements.
research Increased PHGDH expression promotes aberrant melanin accumulation
Higher PHGDH levels cause unusual melanin buildup in hair follicles.
research Inducible cre-mediated N-ras activation and PTEN inactivation in transgenic mouse melanocytes requires keratinocyte hyperplasia to elicit a melanocyte pathology
Melanocyte pathology requires keratinocyte hyperplasia and regulation dysfunction.
research Melanocyte Pygmentation – Friend or Foe on the Route to Melanoma
Darker skin provides more protection against UV damage and cancer.
research An Open-Label Comparative Study on the Effects of Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy with Hydroquinone 4% Versus Hydroquinone 4% Alone in Melasma
Combining PRP with hydroquinone is more effective for treating melasma than using hydroquinone alone.
research Disorders of Hair Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.
research Melanogenesis is coupled to murine anagen: Toward new concepts for the role of melanocytes and the regulation of melanogenesis in hair growth
Hair color production in mice is closely linked to the hair growth phase and may also influence hair growth itself.
research Repigmentation of Leukoderma by Minigrafts of Normally Pigmented, Autologous Skin
Transplanting small skin grafts can successfully repigment leukoderma.
research Regenerative Hair Pigmentation via Skin Organoids: Adaptive Patterning Mediated by Collagen VI and Semaphorin 3C
Collagen VI and Semaphorin 3C are important for hair pigmentation and could help treat pigmentation disorders.
research Particularidades dermatológicas, fisiológicas e as dermatoses na pele negra
Black skin has unique features and conditions, needing tailored dermatological care.
research Use of Low Level Laser in Cosmetic Dermatology
Low level laser therapy is effective and safe for various skin and hair conditions.
research ERYTHROMELANOSIS FOLLICULARIS FACIEI ET COLLI
Three Iranian men had reddish-brown facial pigmentation with no effective treatment.
research Localized Hair Repigmentation in a 91-Year-Old Woman
A 91-year-old woman's hair turned black in one spot, with skin changes underneath.
research Poliosis circumscripta: Overview and underlying causes
Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
research The PER3 rs772027021 SNP induces pigmentation phenotypes of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria
The PER3 rs772027021 SNP may cause mild skin pigmentation changes in a new subtype of dyschromatosis universalis hereditaria.
research Field melanin mapping of the hairless scalp
The study found a specific pattern of uneven melanin distribution on balding scalps that could help understand skin diseases caused by light exposure.
research Melanocytes and Vitiligo (and Hair Graying)
Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
research Sun-protection behaviors of melanoma survivors
Melanoma survivors are more likely to use sunscreen and seek shade than others, but less than half often use sunscreen and avoid the sun, and some still use tanning beds.
research Pigmentation and Pregnancy
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.
research Primary cicatricial alopecia and inflammatory bowel disease – is there a link?
Some people with primary cicatricial alopecia also have inflammatory bowel disease, suggesting a possible connection.
research Reply to: ‘Severe diffuse non-scarring hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus - clinical and histopathological analysis of four cases’
The document suggests that severe hair loss in SLE patients may be an early sign of scalp DLE, treatable with immunosuppressive therapy.
research Docetaxel-induced Psoriasis
Docetaxel, a chemotherapy drug, was reported to cause psoriasis in a patient for the first time.
research Reversible Facial Hyperpigmentation Associated With Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause facial dark spots that go away with treatment.
research Proopiomelanocortin expression in the skin during induced hair growth in mice
research From hair colour to diagnosis
Hair color is influenced by genetics and can indicate certain health conditions.
research Perifollicular Melanocyte Regeneration in Bullous Pemphigoid
Melanocytes can regenerate around hair follicles in bullous pemphigoid, especially in patients with darker skin.
research Pathologic Quiz Case: A 69-Year-Old Man With a Brown-Black Facial Papule
A rare benign skin growth called melanocytic matricoma was identified in a 69-year-old man.