research Niche work when you can get it: collagen XVII and the melanocyte stem cell
Collagen XVII is crucial for preventing hair and pigmentation loss by maintaining melanocyte stem cells.
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510-540 / 1000+ resultsresearch Author response: Crosstalk with keratinocytes causes GNAQ oncogene specificity in melanoma
Keratinocytes can reverse the effects of the GNAQ oncogene, inhibiting melanoma cell growth.
research A cross-sectional study of clinical, dermoscopic, histopathological, and molecular patterns of scalp melanoma in patients with or without androgenetic alopecia
Scalp melanoma is more common and easier to diagnose early in people with androgenetic alopecia due to sun damage.
research Hair Repigmentation as a Melanoma Warning Sign
Hair turning darker can be a sign of skin cancer.
research INTERFERONS IN DERMATOLOGY
Interferons are effective for some skin conditions and cancers, but can have side effects and need more research for optimal use.
research Appearance of alopecia areata during treatment with tildrakizumab for severe palmoplantar psoriasis
Tildrakizumab may cause alopecia areata, but stopping it and using corticosteroids can regrow hair.
research Expression of the heat shock protein-27 in the adult human scalp skin and hair follicle: Hair cycle–dependent changes
Heat shock protein 27 is more present in the active growth phase of human scalp hair follicles.
research Androgen Receptor Actions Modify Skin Structure and Chemical Carcinogen-induced Skin Cancer Susceptibility in Mice
Androgen receptor inactivation delays skin cancer onset and reduces incidence in mice, with gender differences in susceptibility.
research Assessment the Effect of Ficus carica Leaf Extract on B16F10 Melanoma Cancer Cells: The Roles of p53, Caspase-3 & Caspase-9 on Induction of Intrinsic Apoptosis Cascade
Ficus carica leaf extract may help treat melanoma by promoting cancer cell death without harming normal cells.
research Montagna Symposium 2013—Light and Skin: How Light Sustains, Damages, Treats, Images and Modifies Skin Biology
Light affects skin health, aging, and cancer risk, and new light-based treatments and imaging are promising for skin care.
research DecisionDx‐Melanoma and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
research SnapshotDx Quiz: November 2017
Pemphigus vulgaris involves specific immune cells and B cells that produce antibodies causing skin blisters.
research Decision letter: Crosstalk with keratinocytes causes GNAQ oncogene specificity in melanoma
The microenvironment affects the behavior and survival of melanocytes with the GNAQ oncogene in melanoma.
research An exclusive review of melatonin effects on mammalian melanocytes and melanoma
Melatonin may inhibit melanoma growth and has potential as a cancer therapy aid, but its effects on human skin pigmentation need more research.
research Cyclooxygenases in the skin: pharmacological and toxicological implications
Blocking COX, especially COX-2, in the skin can reduce inflammation and pain and may help prevent skin cancer.
research 708 Promotion of hair growth in alopecia areata by topical treatment of HDAC inhibitors
HDAC inhibitors, like Vorinostat and Entinostat, can help regrow hair in alopecia areata.
research Cyclooxygenase-2 overexpression in the skin of transgenic mice results in suppression of tumor development.
Overexpressing COX-2 in mice skin reduces skin tumor development.
research Age-induced hair greying - the multiple effects of oxidative stress
Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
research 1α,25(OH)2-Dihydroxyvitamin D3/VDR protects the skin from UVB-induced tumor formation by interacting with the β-catenin pathway
Vitamin D3 and its receptor help protect skin from UVB-related cancer.
research Treatment of severe alopecia areata with baricitinib
Baricitinib helped a woman with severe hair loss regrow almost all her hair without side effects.
research Comment on “Androgenetic alopecia present in the majority of patients hospitalized with COVID-19”
Hair loss link to COVID-19 severity likely due to other factors.
research A response to “Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19”
The authors suggest that scalp hair might protect against COVID-19 and call for more research on scalp health and the virus.
research SASH1 Mutations and Hereditary Disorders of Pigmentation: Review of Literature
SASH1 gene mutations are linked to various inherited skin pigmentation disorders.
research Reply to letter to the editor: “A response to ‘Male balding is a major risk factor for severe COVID-19’”
Balding might help identify men at higher risk for severe COVID-19, but more research is needed.
research A Short Report on Melanocyte/Melanoma Culture, Senescence, and Reproducibility
Clear documentation and shared best practices are essential for improving research consistency in pigment cells.
research 616 Endoplasmic reticulum stress upregulates NKG2D ligands in the hair follicle
Stress in hair follicle cells increases certain immune-related proteins, which might contribute to hair loss conditions.
research Correspondence
A man's skin cancer improved and some of his hair grew back after treatment with a special light therapy and a medication.
research DP18 A mimicker of melanoma on sun-exposed sites
Melanocytic matricoma can look like skin cancer but is usually harmless; surgery and follow-up are advised.
research The first 20 years of skin of color dermatology: An era of advancements in skin, hair, and nail disorders
Significant progress has been made in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders in people with skin of color, but disparities still exist.
research MicroRNA/mRNA regulatory networks in the control of skin development and regeneration
MicroRNAs are crucial for controlling skin development and healing by regulating genes.