March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Melatonin promotes hair growth and quality by enhancing hair follicle development and reducing stress.
Hair follicles can effectively absorb nano-sized particles, making them potential targets for localized drug delivery.
January 2026 in “Animal Advances” Genes linked to coat color and fiber length in Chinese goats were identified.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Pigmented concealing powders can improve the look of hair density for people with hair loss but need daily application and may not work well in wet conditions.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AMP-303 injections can increase hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
December 2024 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research” White hair in alopecia areata may be linked to reduced Sox10 expression.
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January 2016 in “ACG Case Reports Journal” Long-term Cape Aloe use causes harmless colon pigmentation that can help detect polyps.
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January 1951 in “Physiological zoology” Hair growth and pigmentation in mice involve specific stages crucial for research.
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July 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology” DPR can show different hair characteristics, as seen in two brothers with normal hair.
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July 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Imiquimod improved skin pigmentation in most patients with xeroderma pigmentosum and may prevent further skin cancer, but some treatments can have side effects.
June 2023 in “JAAD Case Reports” A man had a rare skin cancer that looked like a bald spot.
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October 2009 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” IPL treatment can significantly reduce hair in faun tail but may need local anesthesia.
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May 2019 in “PLOS genetics” Mutations in the HEPHL1 gene cause abnormal hair and cognitive issues.
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January 2026 in “SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine” Rituximab treatment led to complete hair regrowth and improved skin in a woman with pemphigus foliaceus.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photobiomodulation therapy may help treat hair loss in people with darker skin, but more research is needed.
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August 1988 in “Histopathology” The tumor likely shows dual neural crest differentiation.
March 2026 in “Dyes and Pigments” Riboflavin and blue light speed up genipin hair dye, making it fast, glossy, stable, and eco-friendly.
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August 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hairless protein and putrescine regulate each other, affecting hair growth and skin balance.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” HPH-15, a new compound, effectively reduces skin fibrosis in experiments without causing harm.
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April 2023 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Forensic DNA Phenotyping can now better predict appearance, ancestry, and age from DNA, but more research is needed for precise police use.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” miR-5110 affects alpaca pigmentation by altering specific gene expressions.
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January 2018 in “Urology & Nephrology Open Access Journal” Hair dye chemicals can cause serious health problems, including kidney damage.
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January 2023 in “Journal of Translational Autoimmunity” Melatonin may help treat skin conditions.
October 1890 in “Science” Pilocarpin can cause hair regrowth and color change in some cases but not in others, and it may have side effects in animals.
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January 2000 in “Human Heredity” Monilethrix severity varies and may be influenced by other genetic or environmental factors.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Maternal melatonin improves offspring hair growth by affecting specific proteins and pathways.
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May 2018 in “Journal of Biomedical Optics” Certain types of human hair might help ultraviolet rays reach and damage cells, possibly leading to melanoma.
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August 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” The study found that polymorphous light eruption varies among patients and can be distinguished from benign summer light eruption by the time it takes for symptoms to appear after sun exposure.