research Vitiligo: A comprehensive overview
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white spots, more common in women, often starts before age 20, and can affect mental health.
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870-900 / 1000+ results research Treatment of Vitiligo Associated Eyebrow and Eyelash Leukotrichia - A Systematic Review of Existing Information
Surgical treatments and topical tofacitinib may help with vitiligo-related eyebrow and eyelash whitening, but more research is needed.
research Pigmentation of regenerated hairs after wounding
Regenerated hairs can regain their color if the wound occurs during a certain stage of hair growth, and this process is helped by specific skin cells and proteins.
research A Mutational Hotspot in the 2B Domain of Human Hair Basic Keratin 6 (hHb6) in Monilethrix Patients
A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
research Nonpigmented hair removal using photodynamic therapy
Photodynamic therapy can temporarily remove nonpigmented hair but is less effective than lasers for black hair.
research 014 Non-melanoma skin cancer in skin of color: Cases of mistaken identity
Non-melanoma skin cancer in darker-skinned people can be misdiagnosed, so doctors need to be more aware to diagnose it correctly and early.
research Demethylation of methionine and keratin damage in human hair
Copper and iron cause keratin damage in hair by converting methionine to homocysteine.
research Melanotic pigmentation in excisional scar of melanoma patient who received BRAF and MEK inhibitors
Patients with melanoma who saw dermatologists and were from higher-income areas were more likely to have follow-up visits, which was linked to lower mortality.
research 453 Signaling by Senescent Melanocytes Induces New Hair Growth and Informs Hair Growth-Activating Injectable for Androgenetic Alopecia
AMP-303 injections can increase hair growth in androgenetic alopecia with minimal side effects.
research Vitiligo
Vitiligo is now seen as a systemic disease with promising new treatments and may offer protection against some diseases.
research Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation Alleviates Monobenzone-Induced Vitiligo in Mice
taVNS reduces vitiligo symptoms in mice.
research Mutation in human hair keratin hHb6 in monilethrix: clinical variation is not due to genetic variation.
research Molecular, immunological, enzymatic and biochemical studies of coproporphyrinogen oxidase deficiency in a family with hereditary coproporphyria.
A new gene mutation causes hereditary coproporphyria with reduced enzyme activity.
research The Serine Protease Activity of Corin Is Required for Normal Pigment Type Switching
research Supravenous Repigmentation of Hair Shafts in a Patient with Regrowing Alopecia Totalis: A Case Report and Hypothesis
A woman with alopecia totalis regrew dark hair in bands after using a corticosteroid ointment.
research ISID1403 - Melatonin protects K15+ human hair follicle stem cells against paclitaxel-induced damage ex vivo
Melatonin may protect hair follicle stem cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.
research Neurochemical and Immunocytochemical Studies of Catecholamine System in the Brindled Mouse
Brindled mice show abnormal catecholamine neuron development due to copper deficiency.
research A case of simultaneously occurring lichen sclerosus and segmental vitiligo: connecting the underlying autoimmune pathogenesis
The case suggests a possible autoimmune link between lichen sclerosus and vitiligo.
research Internal structure changes in bleached black human hair resulting from chemical treatments: A Raman spectroscopic investigation
Chemical treatments on bleached black hair change its internal structure by breaking and reforming bonds, and treatments with hydrolyzed eggwhite protein help repair it.
research Association of oxidative stress in mild patchy alopecia areata: A case-control study
Oxidative stress is linked to mild patchy alopecia areata.
research Down-regulation of Melanocortin Receptor Signaling Mediated by the Amino Terminus of Agouti Protein in XenopusMelanophores
Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.
research Left-sided excess of melanoma occurrence but not of other skin cancers: Additional evidence
Melanoma occurs more on the left side of the body, unlike other skin cancers.
research Identification of hair shaft progenitors that create a niche for hair pigmentation
Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
research Primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis presenting as pigmented papules over pinna
Pigmented papules on the ear can be a rare skin condition called cutaneous amyloidosis, treatable with topical tretinoin.
research Nevus comedonicus in a Malay man: A case report and review of literature
A 25-year-old Malay fireman had skin bumps on his neck that were removed successfully after other treatments failed.
research Development of Heritable Melanoma in Transgenic Mice
The transgene likely activated an oncogene or interrupted a tumor suppressor gene, causing melanoma in mice.
research 697 Prostaglandin D2-enhanced testosterone metabolism in human keratinocytes is mediated by reactive oxygen species
Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone levels in skin cells through reactive oxygen species, not enzymes, which could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research The possibilities of correction of premature greying of hair and involutive hair changes
Premature graying and hair changes can be treated with certain peptides and possibly targeting the endocannabinoid system.
research Effect of Honeysuckle Extract for Color Protection of Human Hair Exposed to Sunlight Radiation
Non-ionic silicone emulsion best protects hair color from sunlight.
research Index of Suspicion
Thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing genetic disorders like juvenile polyposis and hypomelanosis of Ito.