December 2025 in “Biomedicines” Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for endocrine tumors often cause skin issues, requiring early management and treatment adjustments.
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August 2015 in “Molecules” Mimosine dipeptides are promising for treating hyperpigmentation and inflammation.
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February 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Voglibose may help treat skin hyperpigmentation safely.
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May 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Platelet-rich plasma therapy could be an effective treatment for melasma with minimal side effects.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” PDGF-BB helps young melanocytes grow but stops mature ones from growing, and it makes melanocytes more specialized.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Blocking mTORC1 activity could increase hair pigmentation and potentially reverse greying.
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July 1981 in “Journal of Endocrinology” α-MSH and cyclic AMP boost melanin production, while cyclic GMP and melatonin reduce it.
July 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Blocking mTORC1 activity with rapamycin could help increase hair pigmentation and growth, potentially reversing gray hair.
January 2022 in “International Journal of Nutrology” Diet and nutrients, including lycopene from tomatoes and hydroquinone from wheat, can help control melasma, a skin condition.
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February 2020 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” PRP injections improve facial skin by reducing wrinkles and pores.
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February 2023 in “Cosmetics” Nostoc verrucosum extracts may help reduce melanin production and have antioxidant properties.
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September 1957 in “Poultry Science” Adding copper helps turkey poults grow better when molybdenum is present.
December 2025 in “Scientific Reports” α-Mangostin can naturally lighten skin by reducing melanin.
February 2025 in “Intisari Sains Medis” PDRN from salmon may slow skin aging by improving skin quality and reducing inflammation.
April 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Scientists discovered a new way UVB light increases skin pigmentation through the ATP-P2X7 pathway.
December 2023 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Tribuloside can increase skin pigmentation by enhancing melanin production and distribution.
Retinoids or their analogs could treat skin pigmentation disorders like melasma and vitiligo.
Retinoids can help treat skin pigmentation disorders by affecting melanin production.
January 2004 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” All-trans retinoic acid helps amelanotic melanocytes in hair follicles develop and produce pigment while reducing their growth.
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December 2007 in “Journal of Thoracic Oncology” Erlotinib can cause significant but temporary hair loss in lung cancer patients.
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January 1987 in “Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica” Certain chelators lighten mink skin and hair, increase skin elasticity, and disrupt hair growth without affecting fur quality.
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October 2016 in “Food Science and Biotechnology” The water extract of Bituminaria bituminosa, high in phenolic compounds, shows strong antioxidant and enzyme inhibitory potential.
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July 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Geranium pyrenaicum extracts show potential for cancer, antiviral, and enzyme inhibition treatments.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Using existing drugs for new purposes can effectively treat infections resistant to multiple antibiotics.
September 2021 in “Assay and drug development technologies” Drug repurposing shows promise for treating many medical conditions.
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January 2013 in “Medicinal chemistry” The compound 4c showed strong potential as an anticancer agent.
December 2005 in “Science s STKE” Localized ROS production is essential for cell growth and movement in plants and animals.
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August 2011 in “Journal of Supercritical Fluids” Rice bran extract might help prevent hair loss.
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August 2014 in “Steroids” Fermentation of Finasteride with Ocimum sanctum L. creates new metabolite that inhibits tyrosinase.
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March 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Clotrimazole, an antifungal cream, may safely reduce skin pigmentation by breaking down the enzyme needed for making melanin.