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November 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Dopamine stops hair growth and pigment production in human scalp hair follicles.
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May 2012 in “PloS one” Low ERCC3 gene activity is linked to non-pigmented hair growth.
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Melanin may help melanoma cells grow by aiding their metabolism.
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November 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The long-pulse alexandrite laser is good for removing hair and treating skin problems like spots and veins.
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January 2018 in “Springer eBooks” Lasers are FDA-approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal, and more research is needed to improve treatments.
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March 2014 in “Biomaterials” A new skin-whitening agent using a peptide from wheat is safe and effective at reducing skin pigmentation.
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October 2020 in “Scientific reports” Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Dietary Supplements” CARI ONE helps start hair growth and makes hair follicles bigger and more numerous.
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December 2018 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Both immature and mature fat cells are important for hair growth cycles, with immature cells promoting growth and mature cells possibly inhibiting it.
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June 2006 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Oral zinc sulphate reduces dark hair color in mice.
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April 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Hair becomes gray and thin as we age, and while most hair loss in older people is due to genetics, there's a chance for gray hair to regain color under certain conditions.
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November 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Hair color is determined by different melanins and changes with age.
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April 2011 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A3B5 can reduce skin pigmentation and slow melanoma growth.
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February 2022 in “Nutrients” Korean Red Ginseng saponins may protect skin from inflammation and darkening caused by air pollution.
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1 citations,
January 2021 in “Processes” Researchers successfully grew horse skin cells that produce pigment from hair follicle samples.
August 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Plant extracts may help prevent or reverse hair graying.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” taVNS reduces vitiligo symptoms in mice.
March 2024 in “Dermatologic therapy” Fire Needle Therapy may help bring back skin color in vitiligo by affecting cell growth signals.
October 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” WS Biotin, a new form of D-Biotin, improves water solubility and shows potential for hair and skin care without being toxic at low levels.
May 2021 in “International journal of developmental research” Estrogens and progesterone are key in regulating melasma pigmentation.
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for skin improvement and anti-aging in facial care but face challenges like low production and lack of research.
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April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” Melanocytes are important for normal body functions and have potential uses in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
12 citations,
May 2023 in “EMBO reports” High mTORC1 activity slows hair growth and causes it to lose color.
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