research Prevalence and distribution of melanocytic naevi on the scalp: a prospective study
Moles on the scalp are more common in people with more body moles and atypical moles, but not linked to balding.
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research 1340 Basal keratinocytes exhibit age-related epigenetic and transcriptomic alterations resulting in an altered metabolic profile
Aging changes skin cells, leading to different DNA methylation and gene activity, affecting cell metabolism and aging signs.
research Essential Role for Integrin-Linked Kinase in Melanoblast Colonization of the Skin
Integrin-linked kinase is crucial for melanoblasts to properly colonize the skin.
research De novo mutations in monilethrix
Specific keratin gene mutations can cause monilethrix.
research Viewpoint 3
Oxidative stress plays a significant role in vitiligo, and both skin and non-skin cells may be involved.
research Untersuchungen der Fremdstoffbindung in permanenten Keratinozyten- und Melanozyten-Zelllinien sowie die Eignung von Primärkulturen aus humanen Haarfollikeln zur In-vitro-Messung der Fremdstoffaufnahme im Haar
Unpigmented keratinocytes absorb substances faster, while melanocytes bind more strongly to melanin.
research Topical and Systemic Therapies in Melasma: A Systematic Review
Choose melasma treatments based on individual needs and local availability.
research Lgr6+ stem cells and their progeny in mouse epidermis under regimens of exogenous skin carcinogenesis, and their absence in ensuing skin tumors
UV exposure reduces Lgr6+ stem cells in mouse skin and they don't significantly contribute to skin cancer development.
research News in brief
Researchers discovered potential origins and new treatments for skin cancer, including biomarkers for melanoma and therapies that reduce tumor growth.
research Targeted disruption of Bcl‐xL in mouse keratinocytes inhibits both UVB‐ and chemically induced skin carcinogenesis
Disrupting Bcl-xL in mice reduces skin cancer risk.
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 237 Unveiling Skin Cancers Pathophysiology via the Modeling of Xeroderma Pigmentosum Disease Modeling Using CRISPR-Cas9 Technology
Blocking the JAK/STAT pathway may help reduce skin sensitivity in Xeroderma pigmentosum.
research Increased PHGDH expression uncouples hair follicle cycle progression and promotes inappropriate melanin accumulation
Increased PHGDH expression causes early melanin buildup in hair follicles.
research Anti-Melanogenic and Anti-Oxidative Effects of Nostoc verrucosum (ashitsuki) Extracts
Nostoc verrucosum extracts may help reduce melanin production and have antioxidant properties.
research Coordinated Activation of Wnt in Epithelial and Melanocyte Stem Cells Initiates Pigmented Hair Regeneration
Wnt signaling is crucial for pigmented hair regeneration by controlling stem cell activation and differentiation.
research Repigmentation of Leukoderma by Minigrafts of Normally Pigmented, Autologous Skin
Transplanting small skin grafts can successfully repigment leukoderma.
research Hair follicle-derived melanocyte transplant as a promising treatment strategy for vitiligo
Hair follicle-derived melanocyte transplant could effectively treat vitiligo by restoring skin color.
research Unmasking Melasma: Confronting the Treatment Challenges
Melasma treatment is difficult, but combination therapies and personalized plans show promise.
research Distinct mutations in human basic hair keratins 1 and 6 cause monilethrix: Implications for protein structure and clinical phenotype
research Dermal papilla cells and melanocytes response to physiological oxygen levels depends on their interactions
Low oxygen levels improve the function of hair and skin cells when they are in direct contact.
research Genome-wide Maps of Histone Modifications Unwind In Vivo Chromatin States of the Hair Follicle Lineage
Hair follicle stem cells use specific chromatin changes to control their growth and differentiation.
research Repigmentation through Melanocyte Regeneration in Vitiligo
UV light can help stimulate the growth of new pigment cells from hair follicles in people with vitiligo.
research Effects of Gonadal Steroids on Melanocytes in Developing Hamsters
Androgens increase pigmentation in young hamsters, but estrogens can reverse this effect.
research A human serum‐enriched medium formulation supports high viability and marker expression in primary melanocyte cultures from the outer root sheath and epidermis
A human serum-enriched medium effectively supports melanocyte growth and activity without using animal-derived supplements.
research An unexpected role for keratin 10 end domains in susceptibility to skin cancer
Keratin 10 end domains may increase skin cancer risk by reducing cell death.
research Index of Suspicion
Thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing genetic disorders like juvenile polyposis and hypomelanosis of Ito.
research Steroidogenic Factor-1 Lineage Origin of Skin Lesions in Carney Complex Syndrome
Skin lesions in Carney Complex are caused by a gene change in some skin cells that leads to increased pigmentation and may lead to tumors.
research Phylloid terminal hair nevus: A unique clinical entity
A baby had a unique skin condition with a pale patch and surrounding dark hairs, not linked to other health issues.
research Lenalidomide Augments Differentiation of Cultured Hair Follicle Derived Melanocyte Stem Cells Into Functional Melanocytes
Lenalidomide helps hair follicle stem cells turn into melanocytes, which may improve repigmentation in vitiligo.
research Transgneic Endothelin 3 Regulates Murine Pigment Production and Coat Color
The gene Endothelin 3 makes mice's fur darker by increasing pigment cells and pigment levels.