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January 2005 in “The FASEB journal” This review discusses the cutaneous serotoninergic/melatoninergic system's potential role in skin function and resilience against environmental and internal stresses, but does not report new experimental findings.
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April 2002 in “The FASEB journal” This study provides evidence that human skin contains genes and enzymes necessary for producing serotonin and melatonin.
July 2026 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review discusses the potential benefits of topical melatonin in aesthetic dermatology, including its antioxidant and protective properties for skin aging and photoaging, while also noting varying strengths of evidence across different skin conditions.
This source reviews various alternative therapies for vitiligo, such as khellin, 5-fluorouracil, Ginkgo biloba, and more, noting that further research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.
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May 1992 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This article discusses less commonly used and experimental treatments for vitiligo, focusing on therapies other than psoralen, but does not report new clinical results.