160 citations
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July 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” This review discusses the protective effects and mechanisms of melatonin in skin and suggests potential therapeutic applications in cutaneous medicine, reporting no new clinical findings.
210 citations
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May 2006 in “The FASEB journal” This study found that oxidative stress in hair follicle melanocytes contributes to premature aging and apoptosis, providing insights into graying as a model for studying aging and testing antiaging therapies.
31 citations
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January 2011 in “Dermato-endocrinology” This review updates the protective effects and molecular mechanisms of melatonin against ultraviolet-induced damage in human skin, reporting no new clinical findings.
24 citations
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October 2008 in “PubMed” This article discusses how UV radiation affects hair protein and pigment, destructuralizes keratin, and emphasizes the protective role of melanin, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study demonstrated that using chelants like N , N ′ ‐ethylenediamine disuccinic acid in hair coloring products can significantly reduce keratin fiber damage by preventing the formation of metal-induced free radicals.