research An essential role for Rxrα in the development of Th2 responses
RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
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150-180 / 1000+ resultsresearch 237 Unveiling Skin Cancers Pathophysiology via the Modeling of Xeroderma Pigmentosum Disease Modeling Using CRISPR-Cas9 Technology
Blocking the JAK/STAT pathway may help reduce skin sensitivity in Xeroderma pigmentosum.
research Hair Follicle Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
research Identification of hair shaft progenitors that create a niche for hair pigmentation
Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
research Tfap2b specifies an embryonic melanocyte stem cell that retains adult multi-fate potential
The gene Tfap2b is essential for creating a type of stem cell in zebrafish that can become different pigment cells.
research Anti-Gray Hair Vitamin Succeeds in Human Subjects
research Splenic eumelanin differs from hair eumelanin in C57BL/6 mice.
Splenic eumelanin in C57BL/6 mice is different from hair eumelanin.
research Fabrication of astaxanthin-loaded electrospun nanofiber-based mucoadhesive patches with water‐insoluble backing for the treatment of oral premalignant lesions
The new patch for treating mouth sores releases medicine slowly, sticks well, and helps healing without the side effects of current creams.
research Conversion of Carotene to Vitamin A by Sebaceous Glands
Sebaceous glands can quickly convert carotene to vitamin A.
research A Prospective, Multicenter, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of a Cream Containing Xyloglucan, Pea Protein, and Opuntia ficus-indica Extract Versus Calcipotriol/Betamethasone in Adult Patients with Mild-to-moderate Psoriasis.
The cream with xyloglucan, pea protein, and cactus extract works as well as the standard treatment for psoriasis and is well-tolerated.
research CBL1‐CIPK26‐mediated phosphorylation enhances activity of the NADPH oxidase RBOHC, but is dispensable for root hair growth
A specific protein complex increases the activity of a plant enzyme, but this action is not required for plant root hair growth.
research Regenerative Hair Pigmentation via Skin Organoids: Adaptive Patterning Mediated by Collagen VI and Semaphorin 3C
Collagen VI and Semaphorin 3C are important for hair pigmentation and could help treat pigmentation disorders.
research Does Vitamin D play a role on Msx1 homeoprotein expression involving an endogenous antisense mRNA?*1
Vitamin D affects Msx1 protein expression and may influence mineralized tissue health.
research Melanosis Coli After Long-Term Ingestion of Cape Aloe
Long-term Cape Aloe use causes harmless colon pigmentation that can help detect polyps.
research Site of beige (bg) and leaden (ln) pigment gene expression determined by recombinant embryonic skin grafts and aggregation mouse chimaeras employing sash (Wsh) homozygotes
Beige and leaden pigment genes act within melanocytes, affecting pigment patterns.
research Antioxidant and Cytoprotective Properties of Plant Extract from Dry Flowers as Functional Dyes for Cosmetic Products
Plant extracts from dry flowers can be used as safe, effective dyes in cosmetics, offering skin protection and anti-aging benefits.
research Melanocytes and Vitiligo (and Hair Graying)
Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
research Avaliação in vitro e in vivo do potencial fotoquimiopreventivo do extrato de Lychnophora salicifolia Mart. e do ácido clorogênico livres e incorporados em lipossomas
Lychnophora salicifolia extract in liposomes may protect skin from UV damage and inflammation.
research Study of colouring effect of herbal hair formulations on graying hair
A herbal mix, especially with Jatamansi, effectively darkens gray hair.
research Axitinib-induced repigmentation of grey hair in a patient with metastatic renal cell carcinoma
Axitinib treatment turned a man's grey hair back to black.
research CC-type glutaredoxins mediate plant response and signaling under nitrate starvation in Arabidopsis
ROXY proteins help plants respond to nitrate shortage by affecting nutrient sensing and growth.
research Canine alopecia X-Like disorder
The dog likely has a condition similar to Canine alopecia X.
research 463 Spatial transcriptomics reveals an inflammatory profile in photoexposed light skin, which is absent in dark skin
Light skin shows more inflammation from sun exposure than dark skin.
research Colourless side of the nude mutation: Foxn1 and hair pigmentation
Foxn1 is essential for hair pigmentation by directing pigment transfer to hair cells.
research Total melanonychia of 20 nails as a rare manifestation of vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause darkening of all nails.
research Zinc deficiency or genetic mutations?—A case report of hair heterochromia in the context of MC1R genetic mutations
A boy's hair turned red because of genetic mutations, not lack of zinc.
research The Case Files
The man's skin condition improved with sun protection and topical steroids, but UV exposure still caused flare-ups.
research Interaction between stem cell factor and endothelin-1: effects on melanogenesis in human skin xenografts
SCF and ET-1 together significantly increase skin pigmentation and melanin production.
research Dyeing behaviours of amino heterocyclic compounds as blue oxidative hair dye precursors applied to keratin fibres
1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline compounds are great for stable, pure blue hair dye.
research Biology of melanocytes in mammals
Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.