research Topobiology of Human Pigmentation: P-Cadherin Selectively Stimulates Hair Follicle Melanogenesis 29 citations , January 2013 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
research Pathobiology of the hairless phenotype: Dysregulation of hair follicle apoptosis and topobiology during the initiation of follicle cycling 9 citations , March 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Improper regulation of hair follicle processes causes hairlessness.