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May 2021 in “International journal of developmental research” Estrogens and progesterone are key in regulating melasma pigmentation.
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November 2017 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” A woman got melanoma on her scalp after anti-hair loss treatment with injections.
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October 2021 in “European journal of cancer” Repeated biopsies are crucial for managing lupus panniculitis when initial treatments fail.
January 2026 in “Figshare” Finasteride can cause melasma, especially in people with darker skin.
September 2024 in “Journal of Inflammation Research” Type 1 Diabetes prevents hair growth by causing cell death in hair follicles.
April 2024 in “The Indonesian Biomedical Journal” Melanocyte stem cells from non-affected skin in vitiligo patients can become functional melanocytes for potential therapy.
A rare genetic mutation causes severe immune issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
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March 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Facial hyperpigmentation improved with oral isotretinoin and ivermectin cream after Demodex mites were identified as the cause.
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August 2011 in “Aktuelle Dermatologie” Topical melatonin is a safe treatment that may reduce hair loss in people with androgenetic alopecia.
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February 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”
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August 2013 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 helps melanocyte precursors from hair follicles grow and produce melanin, aiding vitiligo treatment understanding.
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May 2011 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” Collagen XVII is crucial for preventing hair and pigmentation loss by maintaining melanocyte stem cells.
January 2026 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” miR-5110 affects alpaca pigmentation by altering specific gene expressions.
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August 2008 in “Oncotarget” Apoptosis in hair follicles spreads through cell death signals, with stem cells slowing the process.
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” KIT's role in skin cells is not entirely independent, as other cells can influence its function.
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May 2018 in “Expert opinion on orphan drugs” Newborn screening and gene therapy are expected to improve outcomes for Omenn syndrome patients.
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August 2013 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hairless protein and putrescine regulate each other, affecting hair growth and skin balance.
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December 2004 in “Nature Genetics”
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October 2015 in “Clinical Case Reports” A woman with acromegaly experienced severe hair loss from a drug called Lanreotide Autogel, which improved after stopping the treatment.
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November 2015 in “JAMA dermatology” A 91-year-old woman's hair turned black in one spot, with skin changes underneath.
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March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” A mutation in the hairless gene speeds up severe itchy skin in mice on a special diet.
January 2015 in “OpenBU/Boston University Institutional Repository (Boston University)” Neuropilin 2 may be a biomarker for melanoma and affects melanocyte behavior.
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November 2009 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Topical prostaglandin E2 can help treat both alopecia areata and vitiligo.
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January 2020 in “Nature” Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting stem cells.
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January 2011 in “Dermatologica Sinica” Taiwan reported its first case of a rare scalp condition with no clear cause or treatment.