January 2026 in “RIGGS Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Business” A pomade with peppermint oil and minoxidil can effectively promote hair growth, with the best formulation having a balanced texture and stability.
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February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
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April 1998 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Single hair grafting is effective for treating small, localized patches of vitiligo.
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February 2023 in “Biology” Innovative cosmetics could safely change hair color by targeting biological hair pigmentation processes.
Fad diets and supplements from social media can cause skin and hair problems.
January 2023 in “Fashion and textiles” Cationic and nonionic surfactants provide better color intensity and resistance for semi-permanent hair dye than anionic surfactants.
September 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Scalp micropigmentation improves appearance and satisfaction in scarring alopecia but may require repeat sessions.
January 2026 in “Animals” TBX3 gene affects pigmentation and marking formation in Dun Mongolian horses.
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July 2002 in “Pigment Cell Research” The article concludes that while we understand a lot about how melanocytes age and how this can prevent cancer, there are still unanswered questions about certain pathways and genes involved.
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April 2025 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Managing stress and nerve activity can help treat segmental vitiligo and white hair.
May 2024 in “Pigment International” Several treatments are effective for pigmentary disorders like vitiligo and melasma.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Follicular unit transplant successfully repigmented vitiligo patch on upper lip.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” Transplanting body hair helped repigment and treat a man's vitiligo.
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May 2017 in “Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapeutics” Pluripotent stem cells show promise for treating skin color loss disorders like vitiligo.
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February 2004 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Hair loss improved with treatment and successful transplant.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
May 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Scientists developed tools to observe hair regeneration in real time and assess skin health, using glowing mice and light-controlled genes.
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February 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Micropigmentation effectively hides scalp scars with few complications.
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September 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Repigmentation in vitiligo may come from melanocyte stem cells in the skin.
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July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” CCCA is a scarring hair loss condition mainly in African descent women, possibly caused by genetics and hairstyling, treated with gentle hair care and medications.
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March 2019 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Melanocyte development from neural crest cells is complex and influenced by many factors, and better understanding could help treat skin disorders.
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February 2016 in “Scientific reports” Blocking BACE1 and BACE2 enzymes causes hair color loss in mice.
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February 1985 in “Archives of Dermatology” Using minoxidil on the scalp can help grow hair for people with hereditary baldness.
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May 2012 in “Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews-Developmental Biology” The conclusion is that understanding how feathers and hairs pattern can help in developing hair regeneration treatments.
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April 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” Melanoblasts migrate to the skin using various pathways, and understanding this process could help with skin disease research.
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April 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin patterns are formed by simple reaction-diffusion mechanisms.
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March 2021 in “Pediatric dermatology” Dermatologists should understand cultural practices and communicate empathetically to effectively treat skin conditions in children and teens of color.
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February 2019 in “BMC pediatrics” An infant with scalp fungus was cured after extended treatment with antifungal medication.
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July 1975 in “Acta dermato-venereologica” A patient with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome showed skin changes, hair loss, and dental defects but no cataracts or skeletal issues.
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October 2019 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” Rice bran extract boosts melanin production in hair follicles.