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Glossary Repigmentation

process of restoring color to depigmented skin or hair

Repigmentation refers to the process by which color returns to areas of the skin or hair that have lost their natural pigment, often due to conditions like vitiligo or alopecia. This can occur naturally or be induced through treatments such as topical medications, light therapy, or surgical procedures, aiming to restore the normal appearance by stimulating melanocyte activity or transplanting pigment-producing cells.

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research Dermatosurgical techniques for repigmentation of vitiligo

60 citations , April 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

This review discusses various surgical techniques for vitiligo repigmentation, noting that suction blister and split-thickness skin grafting have the highest success rates according to previous analysis, but reports no new results.

research Repigmentation of Leukoderma by Minigrafts of Normally Pigmented, Autologous Skin

56 citations , December 1978 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology”

This study reported successful and cosmetically acceptable repigmentation of leukoderma in three patients using minigrafts of normally pigmented, autologous skin.

research Repigmentation through Melanocyte Regeneration in Vitiligo

39 citations , March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics”

This article reviews the process of repigmentation in vitiligo and emphasizes the role of UV light as the most potent stimulus, with no new clinical findings reported.

research Medication-Induced Repigmentation of Gray Hair: A Systematic Review

28 citations , December 2019 in “Skin appendage disorders”

This review discusses medication-induced gray hair repigmentation, highlighting that certain anti-inflammatory drugs and melanogenesis stimulators can cause diffuse repigmentation, though evidence remains low-quality and these medications are not currently indicated for this purpose.

research A rare repigmentation pattern in a vitiligo patient: a clue to an epidermal stem-cell reservoir of melanocytes?

24 citations , September 2008 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology”

Repigmentation in vitiligo may come from melanocyte stem cells in the skin.

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community Hair repigmentation of poliosis circumscripta in androgenetic alopecia patient treated with exosomes and fractional picosecond laser

2 upvotes 2 years ago

Exosomes combined with fractional picosecond laser treatment were effective in treating androgenetic alopecia and promoting repigmentation in white hair patches. The role of exosomes in hair repigmentation, particularly in conditions like poliosis, is not well-studied.

community White hair seemed to be turn black, re-pigmentation

1 upvotes 10 months ago

The user experienced hair repigmentation and attributes improvements in hair and overall health to a carnivore diet, Boron, and Selenium supplementation. They stopped using finasteride after 20 years, noticed increased testosterone and libido, and observed hair regrowth with RU58841.

community Making your own RT1640 in China

4 years ago

RT1640, a combination of cyclosporin A, minoxidil, and RT175, is discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth and repigmentation. The unique formulation aims to enhance hair follicle growth and restore hair pigment without the negative side effects of immunosuppressants.

community What is this pigmentation around my follicles?

in Chat 29 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses potential causes of pigmentation around hair follicles, suggesting sebum buildup, autoimmune conditions, or dermatitis. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, dutasteride, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with a recommendation to consult a doctor for a proper diagnosis.

community Rosemary Oil experiment 4 months in

in Research/Science 46 upvotes 5 months ago

A user experimented with applying pure rosemary oil to a single hair strand twice daily, observing increased thickness and pigmentation, but questioned if the oil or the application method caused the change. Some users noted rosemary oil might be as effective as 2% minoxidil for hair growth, though others warned about potential harm from using undiluted oil.

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learn Rapamycin

mTOR regulator and immunosuppressant used more recently for anti-aging and hair regrowth

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learn Centella

Not eating well lately and your hair’s falling? A centella-based supplement might give your roots the boost they’re begging for. There is no published human trial showing that an oral Centella asiatica (gotu kola) supplement stops hair shedding caused by poor nutrition; the evidence is laboratory work on dermal papilla cells, inflammation and collagen, and community reports mention centella only in topical products.

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