research Hair Follicle Melanogenesis Reflected in Hair Pigmentation as a Developmental Factor in Alopecia Areata
Hair color is not a risk factor for developing alopecia areata.
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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 Pathogenesis of Chemical Leukoderma and Chemical‐Induced Vitiligo
Chemical leukoderma is temporary, while chemical-induced vitiligo can be persistent and harder to treat.
research Presence of iron in segmented heterochromia of the scalp hair without iron-deficiency anaemia
Iron can be present in hair color changes without overall iron deficiency.
research Hepatitis C ‐related mixed type vitiligo in a patient with I vemark syndrome
A patient with Ivemark syndrome developed mixed type vitiligo after a hepatitis C infection, showing different treatment responses and immune cell involvement in the skin.
research Hypertrichosis and Hyperpigmentation in the Periocular Area Associated with Travoprost Treatment
Using travoprost for glaucoma may cause extra hair growth and darker skin around the eyes, but these effects can reverse after stopping the drug.
research When the Circadian Clock Meets the Melanin Pigmentary System
Silencing certain circadian clock genes increases skin pigmentation.
research Cosmetic Considerations in Dark-Skinned Patients
Dermatologists should customize cosmetic treatments for dark-skinned patients to minimize risks and complications.
research Dermatoses common in blacks
Certain skin conditions are more common in black people due to hair and skin differences.
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.
research A pilot study for triple combination therapy with a low-fluence 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, hydroquinone cream and oral tranexamic acid for recalcitrant Riehl’s Melanosis
The combination therapy significantly improved Riehl’s melanosis in patients without serious side effects.
research Immunohistopathological analysis of frizzled-4-positive immature melanocytes from hair follicles of patients with Rhododenol-induced leukoderma
Rhododendrol in skin-whitening products can cause skin depigmentation and immune reactions.
research Dermoscopy of discoid lupus erythematosus: Report of two cases
Dermoscopy helped diagnose discoid lupus erythematosus in two patients without needing skin biopsies.
research Finasteride inhibits melanogenesis through regulation of the adenylate cyclase in melanocytes and melanoma cells
Finasteride reduces melanin production, possibly treating hyperpigmentation and melanoma, but needs more safety research.
research Vitiligo as a Reaction to Topical Treatment with Diphencyprone
Diphencyprone treatment for alopecia areata can cause vitiligo in some patients.
research Clinicopathologic lessons in distinguishing cicatricial alopecia: 7 Cases of lichen planopilaris misdiagnosed as discoid lupus
Seven patients were misdiagnosed with discoid lupus instead of lichen planopilaris due to similar symptoms, showing the need for careful diagnosis in scarring hair loss conditions.
research 780 Novel mechanism of UVB-mediated pigmentation through the axis of ATP-P2X7
Scientists discovered a new way UVB light increases skin pigmentation through the ATP-P2X7 pathway.
![[4-t-Butylphenyl]-N-(4-imidazol-1-yl phenyl)sulfonamide (ISCK03) Inhibits SCF/c-kit Signaling in 501mel Human Melanoma Cells and Abolishes Melanin Production in Mice and Brownish Guinea Pigs](/images/research/4eb017dc-711d-4926-bcd0-c3b8f48e3a99/small/19974.jpg)
research [4-t-Butylphenyl]-N-(4-imidazol-1-yl phenyl)sulfonamide (ISCK03) inhibits SCF/c-kit signaling in 501mel human melanoma cells and abolishes melanin production in mice and brownish guinea pigs
ISCK03 stops melanin production in human melanoma cells and lightens skin color in mice and guinea pigs.
research Valproic acid monotherapy induced longitudinal melanonychia
Valproic acid can cause dark lines on nails.
research Spectrum of Phenotypes Associated with Human MC1R Variations
MC1R gene variations affect skin, hair color, UV sensitivity, and melanoma risk.
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 SAN FRANCISCO DERMATOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Ultraviolet light treatment with trioxsalen was ineffective for vitiligo in the cases described.
research Intradermal Local Injection of Autologous Cell‐Free Fat Extract for the Treatment of Refractory Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation
CEFFE injections effectively and safely improve postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
research Mutations in ABCB6 Cause Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria
Mutations in the ABCB6 gene cause Dyschromatosis Universalis Hereditaria.
research Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei in women
Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei can also affect women, though it's rare.
research The Efficacy of Platelet‐Rich Plasma in Facial Lichen Planus Pigmentosus: A Prospective Pilot Study
PRP treatment improved skin pigmentation and appearance in facial lichen planus pigmentosus.
research The effect of Medicago sativa extract and light on skin hypopigmentation disorders in C57 /BL6 mice
Medicago sativa extract may help treat vitiligo by enhancing skin and hair pigmentation.
research Pigmentary Puzzle: A Rare Case of Hyperpigmented Cutaneous Sarcoidosis
Early biopsy is crucial for diagnosing rare skin sarcoidosis, improving treatment.
research Co-occurrence of Progressive Hemifacial atrophy due to Morphea with homolateral segmental Vitiligo: a case report
A 20-year-old woman had stable Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy and Vitiligo after treatment, suggesting a possible link between the conditions.
research Acquired Hyperpigmentation and Cicatricial Alopecia
The document concludes that doctors should check for frontal fibrosing alopecia in patients with acquired hyperpigmentation and that early treatment is important.