research The Biology of Melanocytes
Melanocytes are cells that make skin and hair color and help protect skin from sun damage.
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660-690 / 1000+ results research Hair Removal in Darker Skin Types Using Light-Based Devices
Laser hair removal can be effective for darker skin but requires careful use to avoid side effects.
research Major Approaches of Molecular and Physiopathological Mechanisms for Hormonal Treatment of Melasma: A Systematic Review
Estrogens and progesterone are key in regulating melasma pigmentation.
research Hair Repigmentation as a Melanoma Warning Sign
Hair turning darker can be a sign of skin cancer.
research A Guide to Assessing Damage Response Pathways of the Hair Follicle: Lessons From Cyclophosphamide-Induced Alopecia in Mice
The document concludes that assessing hair follicle damage due to cyclophosphamide in mice involves analyzing structural changes and suggests a scoring system for standardized evaluation.
research Anti-Graying Effect of the Extract of Pueraria Thunbergiana via Upregulation of cAMP/MITF-M Signaling Pathway
Pueraria thunbergiana extract may help prevent hair from turning gray.
research Regulating the Wnt/Beta-Catenin Signaling Pathway Promotes Repigmentation in Vitiligo Using Fire Needle Therapy
Fire Needle Therapy may help bring back skin color in vitiligo by affecting cell growth signals.
research Racial and Gender Influences on Skin Disease
Different races and genders have unique skin and hair issues, requiring specialized care and more research for effective treatment.
research Revisiting the Role of Melatonin in Human Melanocyte Physiology: A Skin Context Perspective
Melatonin affects skin and hair color and protects skin cells, with potential benefits for hair growth and skin health.
research Practical Approaches to Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology in Skin of Color Patients
The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
research Chloracne: Histopathologic Findings in One Case
Tiny infundibular cysts are the main lesions in chloracne, not comedones.
research Repigmentation in Skin of Color After Phenol-Croton Oil Chemical Peel
Skin of color can spontaneously repigment after a phenol-croton oil chemical peel.
research Non-Thymoma-Associated Exfoliative Dermatitis in a European Shorthair Cat: A Case Report
A cat's skin condition was fully cured with cyclosporine A after other treatments failed.
research Melanocyte Subpopulation Turnover During the Human Hair Cycle: An Immunohistochemical Study
Melanocyte activity in hair follicles is linked to the hair growth cycle, being active in growth phases and inactive in rest phases.
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research [4-t-Butylphenyl]-N-(4-imidazol-1-yl phenyl)sulfonamide (ISCK03) Inhibits SCF/c-kit Signaling in 501mel Human Melanoma Cells and Abolishes Melanin Production in Mice and Brownish Guinea Pigs
ISCK03 stops melanin production in human melanoma cells and lightens skin color in mice and guinea pigs.
research Alopecia Areata and Medical Modulation of the Intrinsic Property of Melanin to Transform Light Into Chemical Energy Through Water Dissociation
Enhancing melanin's energy generation may help treat alopecia areata.
research Topical Corticosteroids Induced Hyperpigmentation: A Case Report
Misusing topical corticosteroids can cause skin darkening and other side effects.
research The Effects of Synthetic and Natural Hormones of the Adrenal Cortex on Melanin Deposition in Adrenalectomized Black Rats Fed Diets Adequate and Deficient in Vitamin B1
Synthetic hormone treatment reduces melanin and hair growth in rats.
research Oxidative Modification in Human Hair: The Effect of the Levels of Cu (II) Ions, UV Exposure and Hair Pigmentation
Reducing copper (II) ion levels in hair can decrease hair damage.
research Flavonoids with Two Hydroxyl Groups in the B-Ring Promote Pigmented Hair Regeneration
Certain flavonoids help grow back colored hair after skin injury.
research Multiple Roles of Integrin-Linked Kinase in Epidermal Development, Maturation, and Pigmentation Revealed by Molecular Profiling
ILK is essential for skin development, pigmentation, and healing.
research Natural Course of Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex with Mottled Pigmentation in a Japanese Family with the p.P25L Mutation in KRT5
The p.P25L mutation in the KRT5 gene causes a rare skin condition that worsens over time and may lead to hair loss starting in young adulthood.
research A Preliminary Study of Markers for Human Hair Follicle Melanin Stem Cells
Researchers identified potential markers for human hair color stem cells.
research Pigmented Contact Dermatitis Due to Therapeutic Sensitizer as a Complication of Contact Immunotherapy in Alopecia Areata
Some patients with severe alopecia areata developed skin darkening from their treatment, which may indicate a less effective response to the therapy.
research A Function for Rac1 in the Terminal Differentiation and Pigmentation of Hair
Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
research mTORC1 Activity Controls Human Scalp Hair Follicle Pigmentation and Growth
mTORC1 activity is important for hair growth and color, and targeting it could help treat hair loss and greying.
research Gastrointestinal Polyposis with Protein-Losing Enteropathy, Abnormal Skin Pigmentation, and Loss of Hair and Nails (Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome)
Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome often leads to death within 6-18 months.
research Influence of Depigmenting Chemical Agents on Hair and Skin Color in Yellow (Pheomelanic) and Black (Eumelanic) Mice
Certain chemicals cause hair graying in black mice but not yellow mice.
research Beyond the Epidermal-Melanin-Unit: The Human Scalp Anagen Hair Bulb Is Home to Multiple Melanocyte Subpopulations of Variable Melanogenic Capacity
The human scalp hair bulb contains different types of melanocytes with varying abilities to produce melanin.
research Hair Cycle and Hair Pigmentation: Dynamic Interactions and Changes Associated with Aging
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.