November 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” A 1.0% tyrosine diet increases melanin in chicken feathers.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” Retinoids are effective for skin conditions like severe acne and psoriasis but must be used with caution due to potential side effects and risks during pregnancy.
May 2019 in “CINECA IRIS Institutial Research Information System (University of Genoa)” MITF+ melanoma patients are more likely to have multiple melanomas and unique skin patterns.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Gynostemma pentaphyllum extract may help grow hair and prevent graying.
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April 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A3B5 can reduce skin pigmentation and slow melanoma growth.
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May 2018 in “Cancer Cell” Less differentiated melanoma cells are more vulnerable to a type of cell death, which could improve cancer treatments.
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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.
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May 2023 in “Photobiomodulation, photomedicine, and laser surgery” Light therapy is effective and safe for treating skin color disorders like vitiligo and dark spots.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” Plant-derived compounds may help reverse grey hair by boosting melanin production.
August 2025 in “World Academy of Sciences Journal” Topical metformin shows promise for skin treatments but needs more testing for safety and effectiveness.
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December 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melanocyte stem cells are crucial for skin pigmentation and have potential in disease modeling and regenerative medicine.
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March 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Silencing certain circadian clock genes increases skin pigmentation.
November 2025 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum” Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) effectively improves skin aging with minimal risk.
August 2024 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Decursin shows promise for treating cancer, neuroprotection, inflammation, and hair loss.
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December 2025 in “Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics” Exosomes show promise in improving skin health and appearance.
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April 2004 in “Cancer” Imatinib mesylate can cause skin lightening, especially in Chinese patients, due to its effect on pigment production.
January 2025 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Hair follicles are key to treating vitiligo and alopecia areata, but challenges exist.
August 2024 in “Journal of the Egyptian Womenʼs Dermatologic Society” SOX10 in hair follicles is linked to inflammation in alopecia areata.
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August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Melanocytes might be targeted by the immune system in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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November 2017 in “Medical Sciences” Melanoma's complexity requires personalized treatments due to key genetic mutations and tumor-initiating cells.
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August 2015 in “Molecules” Mimosine dipeptides are promising for treating hyperpigmentation and inflammation.
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February 2023 in “Biology” Innovative cosmetics could safely change hair color by targeting biological hair pigmentation processes.
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April 2025 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Managing stress and nerve activity can help treat segmental vitiligo and white hair.
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June 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle-derived melanocyte transplant could effectively treat vitiligo by restoring skin color.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Translational Autoimmunity” Melatonin may help treat skin conditions.
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October 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Non-coding RNAs are important for hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
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August 2023 in “Animals” SLC45A2 and GPNMB genes help control chicken feather color by promoting melanin.
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July 2024 in “Cells” PGC-1α may improve aging skin by boosting mitochondrial function and reducing inflammation.