research 1200 The biology of melanocytes
Melanocytes are cells that make skin and hair color and help protect skin from sun damage.
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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 Poikiloderma congenitale-an early case of rothmund-thomson's syndrome
A patient with Rothmund-Thomson syndrome showed skin changes, hair loss, and dental defects but no cataracts or skeletal issues.
research Lichen Planus Pigmentosus as a Cutaneous Extrahepatic Manifestation of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection: A Case Report
Lichen planus pigmentosus may indicate undetected hepatitis C infection.
research 464 Spatial transcriptomics links gene expression profiles to functional and structural traits of darkly pigmented skin
Dark skin has stronger barriers and structure due to specific gene activity.
research Different Applications of Monochromatic Excimer Light in Skin Diseases
Excimer light effectively treats various skin diseases, including psoriasis, vitiligo, and mycosis fungoides.
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 Total melanonychia of 20 nails as a rare manifestation of vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause darkening of all nails.
research Hair Follicle Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
research Plerixafor Biases CXCR4 Signaling Through β-Arrestin to Promote Melanogenesis via β-Catenin–MITF Activation
Plerixafor may help treat pigmentation disorders by promoting skin repigmentation.
research Effect of hypochromotrichia on hair copper and zinc during kwashiorkor
Malnutrition can change hair color due to altered copper and zinc levels.
research Segmental cherry angiomas associated with extragenital lichen sclerosus: A report of two cases
Two patients had a rare combination of red skin spots and white scaly skin lesions not on the genitals.
research Dermpath & Clinic: Telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans
Brodalumab is more effective than ustekinumab in treating psoriasis.
research Clinical cases of Darier-White follicular dyskeratosis
Darier-White disease causes skin and nail issues, starts around age 20, worsens until 40-50, and has poor treatment options.
research Segmental vitiligo with confetti-like peripheral depigmentation.
Segmental vitiligo affects hair follicle melanocytes, causing small, uniform depigmented spots.
research Dermatology in black skin
Black skin needs more focused dermatology research for better diagnosis and treatment.
research Surgical Management of Leukotrichia
Surgical repigmentation can permanently restore color to white hair in vitiligo patients.
research Dermoscopy findings of alopecia areata in an African-American patient
Skin color may change how alopecia areata looks under a dermoscope.
research Lichen planus pigmentosus and lichen planopilaris
Some people with lichen planus pigmentosus might later develop frontal fibrosing alopecia.
research The Case Files
The man's skin condition improved with sun protection and topical steroids, but UV exposure still caused flare-ups.
research Poliosis circumscripta: Overview and underlying causes
Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
research MITF E318K naevus phenotype: the modifying role of MC1R Red Hair Variants
research Keratosis pilaris with adjacent haemosiderin deposition: a clue to scurvy
A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.
research Coloration in Equine: Overview of Candidate Genes Associated with Coat Color Phenotypes
Genes like MC1R, TYR, MITF, ASIP, and KIT determine horse and donkey coat colors and affect breeding and health.
research Topical corticosteroids induced hyper-pigmentation: a case report
Misusing topical corticosteroids can cause skin darkening and other side effects.
research Is increased constitutive skin and hair pigmentation an early sign of puberty?
Darker skin in 10-year-old girls may be an early sign of puberty.
research Vitiligo
Vitiligo causes white skin patches and is linked to autoimmune issues.
research The Hair Pigmentation Unit and Hair Graying
Hair color is determined by melanins produced in hair cells.
research Hair Pigmentation: A Research Update
Hair color is determined by different melanins and changes with age.
research Melanotrichoblastoma: A Histopathological Case Report of a Rare Pigmented Variant of Trichoblastoma
A rare pigmented skin tumor called melanotrichoblastoma was diagnosed in a 51-year-old woman.