November 2025 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Chemical leukoderma is temporary, while chemical-induced vitiligo can be persistent and harder to treat.
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March 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
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December 1978 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” Transplanting small skin grafts can successfully repigment leukoderma.
Guidelines help safely perform cosmetic procedures on vitiligo patients to avoid new skin lesions.
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January 2006 in “Dermatology” Noncultured epidermal cell transplantation is effective for repigmenting stable vitiligo.
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March 1996 in “Pediatric dermatology” People of African or Asian descent have unique skin issues that need special care.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” Trichostasis spinulosa can be diagnosed with a simple skin biopsy and treated with specific gels, but lesions may return after stopping treatment.
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July 2003 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The article helps identify common, non-harmful skin conditions in newborns to avoid undue concern and treatment.
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September 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Taking photos of your own skin can lead to fewer skin biopsies for mole monitoring.
9 citations
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May 2013 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Dermoscopy can non-invasively detect eruptive vellus hair cysts on the labia majora.
October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study concludes that as skin matures from infancy to childhood, there are major changes in cell differentiation, stemness, and growth, leading to a stronger skin barrier in older children.
February 2013 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A boy with a rare birthmark called verrucous hemangioma needed careful timing for surgery due to its size and depth.
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November 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.
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July 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Merkel cells are abundant in facial vellus hair follicles, especially during the anagen phase.
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January 2000 Some alternative therapies for vitiligo show promise but need more research.
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January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Vitamin D is important for skin health and can help treat psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and vitiligo.
22 citations
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September 1986 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Low-dose topical alpha-terthienyl may be a safer option for treating skin conditions with light therapy.
June 1930 in “Archives of dermatology” Dermatological conditions are complex, and treatments have mixed results.
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April 2013 in “SpringerPlus” Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.
June 2022 in “Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists” Vitiligo may start as small white spots in hair follicles.
Skin changes can help predict thyroid diseases.
November 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.
January 1994 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”
July 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Bath PUVA therapy works well for a skin condition without as many cancer risks and is cheaper, and iron deficiency might not cause female hair loss.
June 2023 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” A 13-year-old boy had both lichen planus and vitiligo, suggesting a possible link between the two conditions.
September 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Vitiligo patients are willing to pay the most for treatment, regardless of disease severity.
144 citations
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December 2017 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Melasma is now considered a skin aging disorder caused by sun exposure in people with a genetic tendency, which impacts treatment and prevention approaches.
52 citations
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January 2016 in “Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research” Combining glycyrrhizin and UVB light is most effective for improving vitiligo.
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October 2018 in “Sohag Medical Journal” Skin changes during pregnancy are common.
January 1981 in “Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University)” Pig skin is similar to human skin, with no major changes as they age.