research Melanocytes: A Possible Autoimmune Target in Alopecia Areata
Melanocytes might be targeted by the immune system in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
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930-960 / 1000+ resultsresearch Engineering a New Mouse Model for Vitiligo
A new mouse model for vitiligo helps study immune responses and potential treatments.
research The Role of Topical Vitamin D in Vitiligo: A Narrative Literature Review
Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.
research Culturing of Melanocytes from the Equine Hair Follicle Outer Root Sheath
Researchers successfully grew horse skin cells that produce pigment from hair follicle samples.
research Melanogenesis Is Coupled to Murine Anagen: Toward New Concepts for the Role of Melanocytes and the Regulation of Melanogenesis in Hair Growth
Hair color production in mice is closely linked to the hair growth phase and may also influence hair growth itself.
research Pathophysiology of Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin condition causing white patches, likely due to an autoimmune issue.
research Vitiligo
Vitiligo causes white skin patches but can be treated in many ways.
research Interaction Between Stem Cell Factor and Endothelin-1: Effects on Melanogenesis in Human Skin Xenografts
SCF and ET-1 together significantly increase skin pigmentation and melanin production.
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 Stress-Sensing in the Human Greying Hair Follicle: Ataxia Telangiectasia Mutated (ATM) Depletion in Hair Bulb Melanocytes in Canities-Prone Scalp
Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
research Concurrence of Alopecia Areata and Vitiligo at the Same Anatomical Site
An 8-year-old boy had both alopecia areata and vitiligo on the same spot on his scalp, which is very rare.
research Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Regulates the Proliferation and Differentiation of Human Melanocytes in a Differentiation-Stage-Specific Manner
PDGF-BB helps young melanocytes grow but stops mature ones from growing, and it makes melanocytes more specialized.
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 Effects of the Selective TrkA Agonist Gambogic Amide on Pigmentation and Growth of Human Hair Follicles In Vitro
Gambogic Amide helps maintain hair color and promotes hair growth.
research Biology of Melanocytes in Mammals
Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
research A Preliminary Study of Markers for Human Hair Follicle Melanin Stem Cells
Researchers identified potential markers for human hair color stem cells.
research Expression and Analysis of TBX3 Gene in the Skin from Three Locations on Dun Mongolian Bider Horse
TBX3 gene affects horse coat color, with higher expression in darker areas.
research Dynein Is Involved in the Movement, Distribution, Acidity, and Transfer of Melanosomes
Dynlt3 is important for melanosome transport and skin coloration.
research Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Preceding the Development of Vitiligo: A Case Report
Hair loss condition FFA was seen before the appearance of skin depigmentation vitiligo in a patient.
research Recent Advances in the Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Hair Loss Disease Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is caused by immune system attacks on hair follicles, often triggered by viral infections.
research The Skin POMC System (SPS): Leads and Lessons from the Hair Follicle
The Skin POMC System affects hair growth and skin responses to stress.
research Change In Hair Color In Mice Induced By Injection Of Alpha-MSH
Injecting α-MSH made mice's hair turn black.
research Repigmentation of Leukoderma by Minigrafts of Normally Pigmented, Autologous Skin
Transplanting small skin grafts can successfully repigment leukoderma.
research Spatiotemporal Expression, Distribution, and Processing of POMC and POMC-Derived Peptides in Murine Skin
POMC-derived peptides are important for skin functions like immune response and stress management.
research Stress and Psychoneuroimmunologic Factors in Dermatology
Stress and emotional factors can worsen skin conditions by affecting the immune system.
research Topobiology of Human Pigmentation: P-Cadherin Selectively Stimulates Hair Follicle Melanogenesis
P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
research Hair Pigmentation: A Research Update
Hair color is determined by different melanins and changes with age.
research Understanding the Mechanism of Repigmentation in Vitiligo
Understanding repigmentation mechanisms in vitiligo can improve treatments and patient outcomes.
research HIV and Alopecia Universalis
Azelaic acid's effectiveness in treating certain skin conditions needs more research.
research New Frontiers in Human Hair Follicle Neuroendocrinology
Human scalp hair follicles can produce and respond to several hormones, affecting hair growth and pigmentation.