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April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mefloquine, an antimalarial drug, is effective in killing melanoma cells resistant to other treatments by causing lethal stress in the cells.
July 2019 in “Tumor Biology” Bone marrow-derived cells contribute to skin tumors, suggesting new treatment targets for non-melanoma skin cancers.
June 2025 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Pigmented rings with central clearing help diagnose melasma more accurately.
October 2024 in “Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association” Genetics, nutrition, lifestyle, and hormones affect early grey hair, but more research is needed.
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April 2017 in “PLOS Genetics” GRHL3 is important for controlling gene activity in skin cells during different stages of their development.
August 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activin increases skin tumor formation, skin Tregs help hair growth, lymph-node removal doesn't improve melanoma survival, cells can revert to stem cells in wound healing, and skin bacteria produce peptides that may treat infections.
December 2025 in “Journal of Advanced Biotechnology and Experimental Therapeutics” Mesenchymal stem cells may help reduce melanin in UV-exposed mice.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” A peptide from hair follicle stem cells can boost hair growth.
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December 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle cells age faster and lose pigment due to less catalase, causing hair to turn gray.
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April 2010 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Nestin helps identify certain melanoma cells in nodular melanoma.
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February 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document concludes that a protein involved in hair growth may link to baldness and that more research is needed on its role in hair loss and skin cancer treatments.
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November 2020 in “Molecules” Carvone helps treat skin issues by reducing melanin and stopping harmful cell growth.
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February 2015 in “Cell Death and Disease” Inhibiting AP1 in mice skin causes structural changes and weakens the skin barrier.
August 2021 in “Benha Journal of Applied Sciences” Stress can trigger and worsen vitiligo.
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June 2017 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” The study found increased skin pigmentation and variable melanocyte density in a patient with Addison's disease.
January 2024 in “Animals” SP1 promotes and KROX20 inhibits hair cell growth by affecting the CUX1 gene.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Integrin-linked kinase is crucial for melanoblasts to properly colonize the skin.
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June 1993 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” The K5 promoter controls gene expression in skin cells, with specific DNA segments crucial for targeting and regulation.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mouse model for vitiligo helps study immune responses and potential treatments.
April 2018 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Certain immune cells, when activated by specific signals, can encourage hair growth.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” MPZL3 is important for controlling the hair growth cycle in mice and humans.
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November 1998 in “Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology” Changes in prolactin and DHEA levels are not required for the start of mink hair growth cycles.
October 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Thymic peptides can either promote or inhibit human hair growth.
December 2009 in “Expert review of dermatology” Vitamin D may help protect against nonmelanoma skin cancer.
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May 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Effective treatments for premature hair graying still require significant research.
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April 2023 in “African Scientific Reports” Natural compounds can lighten skin by reducing melanin.
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August 1969 in “Science” Melatonin causes weasels to grow white fur and become reproductively inactive.
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September 2005 in “PLoS biology” Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Light skin shows more inflammation from sun exposure than dark skin.