15 citations
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June 1993 in “Archives of Dermatology” This letter discusses the causes of gray hair, noting both genetic factors and potential associations with other conditions or certain medications, but reports no new findings.
14 citations
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October 2020 in “Scientific reports” This study found that ATM protein plays a crucial role in protecting human hair follicle melanocytes from oxidative stress, which is linked to the greying of hair.
10 citations
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November 1946 in “Journal of the American Medical Association” This study reported that severe hair disturbances in infants and young children are associated with acute vitamin deficiencies in tropical America, unlike the milder cases observed in the United States.
7 citations
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February 2019 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses factors influencing hair pigmentation and the etiology of canities, noting the lack of clarity in underlying mechanisms and calling for further research on treatment options.
6 citations
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February 2016 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This review discusses historical and literary accounts of sudden hair whitening, known as canities subita, and presents no new clinical findings.