13 citations,
April 2022 in “Frontiers in oncology” Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
10 citations,
January 1996 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Herbal preparation effectively promotes hair growth and reduces hair loss.
7 citations,
November 2011 in “Skin Research and Technology” The study found a specific pattern of uneven melanin distribution on balding scalps that could help understand skin diseases caused by light exposure.
7 citations,
January 2009 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Ferrous Ferric Chloride may improve skin cell function and increase hair growth in mice.
6 citations,
October 2018 in “Bioelectromagnetics” Rice bran extract and low-frequency electromagnetic fields together may help treat vitiligo and white hair.
2 citations,
January 2018 in “Dermatology Review/Przegląd Dermatologiczny” Use trichoscopy to diagnose hair loss; treat with minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride; consider platelet-rich plasma and spironolactone.
2 citations,
January 2017 in “Journal of Pigmentary Disorders” Genetics, stress, and health issues can cause early hair greying, which affects self-esteem, and there's no cure, only hair dye.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Przegląd Dermatologiczny” The Polish Society of Dermatology recommends treatments for alopecia areata that vary by severity, including topical and systemic medications, with long-term maintenance important for management.
1 citations,
January 2019 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Skin problems like psoriasis and systemic sclerosis can increase the risk of heart disease, so doctors should watch for heart risks in patients with these conditions.
1 citations,
October 2012 in “Elsevier eBooks” Skin stem cells can help improve skin repair and regeneration.
September 2023 in “Journal of Education, Health and Sport” PRP shows promise for skin and hair treatments but needs more research to confirm its effectiveness.
June 2023 in “Medical records-international medical journal” Decreased IGF-1R expression may contribute to sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus development.
September 2022 in “Farmacja Polska” Biotin is important for health, but taking extra usually doesn't help unless you're deficient.
May 2021 in “GSC Advanced Research and Reviews” Hair color is influenced by genetics and can indicate certain health conditions.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” The Polish Dermatological Society recommends personalized treatment for cutaneous lupus, including lifestyle changes, medications, and monitoring, with specific drugs for severe cases.
June 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” UK medical students lack dermatology education, liver biopsy patients with risk factors show more fibrosis, and certain fungi resist drugs due to melanin; genetics may influence female hair loss.
January 2018 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” Hair loss may increase heart disease risk.
September 2010 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postępy Dermatologii i Alergologii” TrichoScan is reliable for counting and measuring hair density but may not accurately assess hair types in women with hair loss.
35 citations,
October 2003 in “Dermatologic clinics” Laser therapy on darker skin has higher risks and needs expert handling.
152 citations,
December 2003 in “Micron” As people age, their hair follicles produce less pigment, leading to gray and white hair, due to factors like reduced enzyme activity and damage to melanocyte DNA.
4 citations,
January 2019 in “Micron” Fetal hair follicles have melanocytes with melanosomes at different stages, which are broken down into pigment particles in keratinocytes.
October 2022 in “Aesthetic Cosmetology and Medicine” PCOS often causes skin problems due to hormonal and metabolic imbalances.
450 citations,
January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
130 citations,
December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair follicle melanocytes die during hair regression.
80 citations,
April 2006 in “Clinical Interventions in Aging” Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
21 citations,
February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
11 citations,
May 2012 in “Genesis” Bmpr2 and Acvr2a receptors are crucial for hair retention and color.
5 citations,
April 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” Using minoxidil-coated microbubbles with ultrasound significantly boosts hair growth.
3 citations,
November 2022 in “Experimental dermatology” Melatonin may inhibit melanoma growth and has potential as a cancer therapy aid, but its effects on human skin pigmentation need more research.
3 citations,
January 2020 in “Clinical dermatology review” Trichoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair and scalp disorders in people with darker skin.