research Classic versus non‐classic: A survival Kit for life in the skin
Melanocytes in different body areas have evolved to perform specific functions based on their location.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch Neurological Mechanisms Exploration and Therapeutic Targets in Segmental Vitiligo Accompanied by White Hair
Managing stress and nerve activity can help treat segmental vitiligo and white hair.
research Two novel CreERT2 transgenic mouse lines to study melanocytic cells in vivo
New mouse models help study melanocytic cells for melanoma research.
research Stem cell niche: from concept to reality
Stem cell niches are crucial for maintaining stem cells, with Paneth cells and TGF-beta playing key roles.
research Follicular vitiligo: A rare clinical variant of a common entity
Follicular vitiligo causes hair to gray without skin color loss.
research Current best evidence in pigmentary dermatology
Several treatments are effective for pigmentary disorders like vitiligo and melasma.
research Molecular heterogeneity of quiescent melanocyte stem cells revealed by single‐cell RNA ‐sequencing
Different types of resting melanocyte stem cells have unique characteristics and vary in their potential to become other cells.
research How the leopard gets its spots: a transmembrane peptidase specifies feline pigmentation patterns
A gene called Taqpep affects cat coat patterns like stripes and blotches.
research Pigmentary mosaicism: An update
Pigmentary mosaicism causes skin color changes and can affect multiple body systems, but has no cure.
research Disorders of Hair Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.
research ERYTHROMELANOSIS FOLLICULARIS FACIEI ET COLLI
Three Iranian men had reddish-brown facial pigmentation with no effective treatment.
research Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis: A rare reticulate pigmentary disorder
Dermatopathia pigmentosa reticularis causes skin discoloration, hair loss, and nail problems.
research The color of skin: white diseases of the skin, nails, and mucosa
The document concludes that while white skin, nail, and mucosa diseases increase skin cancer risk, they are generally harmless, especially compared to darker pigmentation conditions.
research Diphenylcyclopropenone: An Important Agent Known to Cause Depigmentation / Reply
research Skin Hyperpigmentation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) (P3.315)
Skin pigmentation increases in CRPS-affected areas and improves with symptom relief.
research Oral Pigmentation as a Sign of Addison’s Disease: A Brief Reappraisal
Oral pigmentation can be a sign of Addison's disease.
research Atypical bilateral hyperpigmented macules on the lower legs possibly due to cyclophosphamide.
Cyclophosphamide likely causes skin darkening by affecting hair follicles.
research Segmented Heterochromia in Black Scalp Hair Associated With Iron-Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency can cause hair color changes, which can be reversed with iron supplements.
research An approach to disorders of pigmentation
The document concludes that pigmentation disorders in animals involve complex interactions between melanocytes and keratinocytes.
research Reversible Hyperpigmentation: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause reversible skin darkening.
research Chemically Induced Depigmentation of Skin and Hair
Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
research Isolated patchy heterochromia with pili annulati features on light and electron microscopy
Isolated patchy heterochromia with pili annulati can occur without other health issues.
research Lichen planus pigmentosus: a clinico‐pathological study in a Caucasian population from North Africa
Lichen planus pigmentosus mainly affects middle-aged women with darker skin, is underreported, and is hard to treat.
research Melanin Pigmentary Disorders: Treatment Update
Treatments for melanin disorders exist, but more effective options needed.
research Chemical Leukoderma from Hair Dye Containing para-Phenylenediamine
Hair dye with para-phenylenediamine can cause skin depigmentation.
research Disorders of pigmentation in infants and children
Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.
research Skin Semiology and Grading Scales
The document concludes that dermatology training and grading scales need to better represent dark-skinned individuals to improve diagnosis and assessment of skin conditions.
research Genetic Basis of Pigmentation and Its Disorders
Understanding genes can help diagnose and treat skin color disorders.
research Nail pigmentation may be an early sign of minocycline-associated cutaneous pigmentation: A systematic review
Nail color change might be an early sign of skin pigmentation from minocycline.
research Nonsynchronized segmented heterochromia in black scalp hair
A 14-year-old girl's black hair showed unique color changes, suggesting early greying.