467 citations
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May 1999 in “Molecular Cell” In this study, activation of c-MycER in adult mouse epidermis rapidly induced proliferation and disrupted keratinocyte differentiation, causing changes similar to precancerous lesions, which regressed once c-MycER was deactivated.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “Current Opinion in Genetics & Development”
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” This study reported that discarded squid ink was used to develop a high-performance, environmentally friendly hair dye that offers a stable deep black color, UV protection, and preserves hair structure, while showing excellent biosafety in lab tests.
19 citations
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July 2007 in “Dermatologic clinics” This paper discusses the need for a standardized classification and meta-analysis of treatments for hypopigmented disorders and reports no new clinical results.
63 citations
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February 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” In this study, polydopamine emerged as a safe and effective alternative to traditional hair dyes like PPD for dyeing gray hair permanently, showing resistance to detergents and causing less toxicity and hair loss in mice.
3 citations
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January 1984 12 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study identified seven genes that may serve as biomarkers for diagnosing skin cutaneous melanoma by analyzing the relationship between UV exposure, ferroptosis, and the cancer's pathology.
34 citations
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February 2012 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This study found that exogenous ochronosis from hydroquinone use in melasma treatment has distinctive dermatoscopic features that may aid in diagnosis without needing a biopsy.
July 2026 in “Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” The researchers designed a Janus microneedle system for treating vitiligo, which targets the skin’s layers to regulate the immune response, promote melanocyte regeneration, and enhance pigment transfer, offering a new precise treatment approach for this condition.
This study found that melatonin may enhance hair growth properties in dermal papilla cells by activating the AKT/GSK3β/β-catenin signaling pathway through melatonin receptors.
October 1967 in “Archives of Dermatology” This report discusses a case of an intradermal nevus in a 42-year-old woman and provides no clinical findings beyond a biopsy showing hyperkeratosis and cellular pigmentary changes.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science” This review highlights advancements in vitiligo treatment, noting improved diagnostic techniques and the emergence of targeted therapies like Janus Kinase inhibitors, which may offer more effective management of this complex autoimmune skin disorder.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that no patients with moderately dysplastic nevi with positive margins developed melanoma at the biopsy site, but those with a history of multiple nevi may have a higher risk of melanoma elsewhere.
25 citations
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October 1985 in “Archives of Ophthalmology” This study suggests that systemic exposure to black eyeliner pigment may occur, potentially leading to permanent eyelash loss following the procedure.
59 citations
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March 2003 in “The Lancet” Imatinib can repigment grey hair, while SU11428 can cause temporary hair depigmentation.
62 citations
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December 1941 in “Experimental biology and medicine” In this study, phenylthiocarbamide intake was associated with hair graying in rats, while switching to tap water led some rats to regain their original fur color, suggesting dietary factors influence pigmentation.
8 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
December 2024 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine of Kazakhstan” This review highlights the potential of combining immune regulation, phototherapy, and dietary strategies for effective vitiligo treatment, but emphasizes that more research is needed.
15 citations
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June 1986 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study observed that 5α‐dihydrotestosterone increased pigmentation in certain skin areas of male Syrian hamsters, while estradiol decreased melanocyte numbers and counteracted the androgen-induced pigmentation effects.
March 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study developed a hydrogel microneedle system combining ginseng-derived exosomes and biomimetic nanoparticles to address oxidative stress, inflammation, and melanocyte deficiency in vitiligo, showing significant repigmentation in mice within 3 weeks by enhancing melanocyte protection and keratinocyte proliferation.
2 citations
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May 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study suggests that in gp91phox-knockout mice, tranexamic acid administration led to brown hair by increasing MGRN1 and collagen XVII levels, while the retention of black hair appears to rely on the gp91phox/ROS/IL-1β/TGF-β pathway.
April 2023 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” This study found that lentiginous melanoma had the highest incidence in central facial areas, with men showing higher rates on peripheral head regions and women on central face regions.
11 citations
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January 1977 in “Archives of dermatological research” Mouse tail skin has different keratinization near hair follicles and scales.
8 citations
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May 2003 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” This case report suggests that nonsynchronized segmented heterochromia in black scalp hair in a 14-year-old girl may represent premature greying unrelated to deficiencies in iron, copper, zinc, or protein.
5 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” PRAME helps distinguish between benign and malignant skin cells in most cases.
45 citations
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April 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” This study found that the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway activates melanocyte stem cells, promoting hair follicle regeneration both in vitro and in vivo.
23 citations
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February 1993 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”
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January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
14 citations
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January 2018 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” This case report suggests that identifying hyperpigmentation on the upper eyelid with specific dermoscopy patterns could help diagnose facial lichen planus pigmentosus without needing a facial biopsy.
August 2026 in “Adolescencia e Saude” This study reviews various hyperpigmentation disorders, their causes, and evolving treatments, emphasizing the need for safe, effective cosmeceuticals particularly suited for adolescents, integrating botanical and phytochemical advancements with modern dermatological techniques.