48 citations
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February 2025 in “Nano-Micro Letters” Microneedles offer a promising, painless way to treat skin diseases but need improvements for better use.
31 citations
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April 2019 in “Cell reports” Patient-derived melanocytes can potentially treat vitiligo by restoring skin pigmentation.
27 citations
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September 2014 in “JAMA dermatology” Female donor to male recipient sex mismatch and positive ACA-IgG are key risk factors for vitiligo and alopecia areata in chronic GvHD patients.
27 citations
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August 2006 in “Laboratory Investigation” SCF and ET-1 together significantly increase skin pigmentation and melanin production.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery” Topical vitamin D is useful for some skin conditions but not effective for others, and more research is needed.
21 citations
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February 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” Different techniques for vitiligo treatment work similarly well, with some better for specific body areas.
19 citations
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May 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.
9 citations
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March 2011 in “Oxidative stress and disease” Some herbal treatments are effective for skin disorders, but more research and regulation are needed.
6 citations
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July 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Vitiligo causes white skin patches and can lead to psychological stress.
Afro-textured hair is more fragile and prone to certain scalp conditions, requiring careful treatment and more research for effective management.
2 citations
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December 2004 in “Medicine” Different hair and scalp disorders cause hair loss or excess hair growth, with various treatments available depending on the specific condition.
1 citations
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January 2014 in “Elsevier eBooks” Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
May 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” Finasteride is effective for male hair loss, teledermatology is accurate and accepted, and cyclosporin helps treat toxic epidermal necrolysis.
December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” New techniques and findings in dermatologic surgery show improved pain management, safer liposuction, better hair transplantation, and effective treatments for skin conditions.
May 2004 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Atopic dermatitis may have genetic causes and can be treated with pharmacologic methods, glycerin creams, and controlling Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
8 citations
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March 2017 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Punch grafting treats vitiligo faster but can cause a cobblestone look, while follicular hair transplantation is slower but looks better and has no side effects.
63 citations
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December 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” The 308-nm excimer laser is a promising treatment for vitiligo with varying success and mild side effects.
24 citations
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March 2018 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” The environment around melanocyte stem cells is key for hair regeneration and color, with certain injuries affecting hair color and potential treatments for pigmentation disorders.
7 citations
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March 2018 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Skin changes like hair loss, white patches, and nail changes are common in children after bone marrow transplants, often linked to chronic rejection.
10 citations
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July 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” 39 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics” UV light can help stimulate the growth of new pigment cells from hair follicles in people with vitiligo.
3 citations
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September 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” 3 citations
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June 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Hair follicle-derived melanocyte transplant could effectively treat vitiligo by restoring skin color.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Indian dermatology online journal” A woman with vitiligo had a rare fungal infection around her vitiligo patch and it improved with antifungal cream.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Clinical Dermatology” A new skin cancer can develop where shingles once occurred.
18 citations
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October 2022 in “Biomedicines” Regenerative treatments for vitiligo show promise but need more research for long-term safety and effectiveness.
15 citations
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October 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Vitiligo patients should be routinely screened for thyroid disease and, if extensive or prolonged, also for RA, PA, and type 2 diabetes.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” The 2-step surgery effectively treats stable follicular vitiligo with high patient satisfaction and no major complications.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” IL-17 is more important than IFN-γ in causing severe hair loss in chronic alopecia areata.