January 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology (Print)” In this case study, researchers documented a Chinese boy with hair color changing to red and identified MC1R genetic mutations as the cause, rather than zinc deficiency, enhancing our understanding of hair heterochromia due to genetic factors.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Alpha-MSH affects mitochondrial function, and MC1R mutations may increase skin aging.
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January 2012 in “Human health handbooks” This review discusses the factors influencing human hair color, including genetic components like the MC1R gene and enzyme activity, without presenting new experimental results.
This review discusses the factors influencing human hair color, including genetic components and enzymatic activity, and highlights the forensic significance of hair color analysis, but reports no new findings.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The meeting highlighted the genetic basis of female pattern hair loss and various skin health insights.