research How the Stress of Fight or Flight Turns Hair White
Stress turns hair white by depleting color-giving cells in hair follicles through a specific neurotransmitter related to the body's stress response.
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research A Review of the Etiologies, Clinical Characteristics, and Treatment of Canities
Gray hair is caused by reduced melanin production or transfer issues, linked to aging and possibly health conditions, with treatments focusing on color camouflage.
research Preservation of Melanoblasts in White Hair Follicles of Segmental Vitiligo Lesions: A Preliminary Study
White hair follicles in vitiligo have fewer and less functional melanocytes.
research Site of Beige and Leaden Pigment Gene Expression Determined by Recombinant Embryonic Skin Grafts and Aggregation Mouse Chimaeras Employing Sash Homozygotes
Beige and leaden pigment genes act within melanocytes, affecting pigment patterns.
research Hair Graying Regulators Beyond Hair Follicle
Hair graying is influenced by factors like nerves, fat cells, and immune cells, not just hair follicles.
research Alopecia Areata: Hyperactivity of the Hypothalamic–Pituitary–Adrenal Axis Is a Myth?
The study found no significant difference in stress hormone levels between people with alopecia areata and healthy individuals, suggesting that the disease is not caused by an overactive stress response system.
research Apoptosis in Hair and Skin: A Review
The study concludes that regulating apoptosis could lead to new treatments for various skin and hair conditions.
research Photobiomodulation for Skin Pigmentation Disorders: A Dual-Function Treatment
Light therapy is effective and safe for treating skin color disorders like vitiligo and dark spots.
research The Psychology of Gray Hair
Stress can cause hair to turn gray by depleting pigment-producing cells through the release of a stress hormone.
research Premature Greying of Hair (Premature Canities): A Concern for Parent and Child
Genetics, stress, and health issues can cause early hair greying, which affects self-esteem, and there's no cure, only hair dye.
research Culture of Amelanotic Melanocytes Derived from Human Fetal Hair Follicles
Melanocytes from human fetal hair follicles were successfully cultured, showing potential for hair disease research and clinical use.
research Disorders of Pigmentation in Infants and Children
Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.
research Narrow-Band Ultraviolet B Phototherapy in Vitiligo
NB-UVB phototherapy is an effective and safe treatment for vitiligo, especially on hands and feet, and can be improved with tacrolimus.
research Loss Of Dicer In Newborn Melanocytes Leads To Premature Hair Graying And Changes In Integrin Expression
Removing Dicer from pigment cells in newborn mice causes early hair graying and changes in cell migration molecules.
research The Role of Zinc in Skin Physiology – Relevance for the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Vitiligo
Zinc may be linked to vitiligo development and severity, but its role is not fully understood and zinc supplementation benefits are unclear.
research A Comparative Study of Skin Transcriptomes and Histological Observations for Black and White Hair Colors of Giant Panda
The study found that giant pandas have more melanin in black hair follicles than white, with gene expression differences that could affect hair color and skin health.
research Hair Follicle Stem Cells: A New Arena
Hair follicle stem cells have significant potential for treating various disorders.
research 4th Intercontinental Meeting of Hair Research Societies 2004: The World of Hair
The meeting presented new findings on hair stem cells, pigmentation, genetics, and modern hair treatment techniques.
research Author Reply
Imatinib mesylate can cause skin lightening, especially in Chinese patients, due to its effect on pigment production.
research Cosmetic Considerations in Dark-Skinned Patients
Dermatologists should customize cosmetic treatments for dark-skinned patients to minimize risks and complications.
research Controlling MTORC1 Activity as a Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Managing Human Hair Growth and Pigmentation
Blocking mTORC1 activity with rapamycin could help increase hair pigmentation and growth, potentially reversing gray hair.
research Hair Follicle Growth and Pigmentation During Aging
The research found that a specific skin cell type not only triggers hair growth but also controls hair color, and that aging can lead to hair loss and color changes.
research The Effect of Flavonoids on Regenerated Hair Follicles with Pigmentation
Certain flavonoids can improve the growth of pigmented hair in mice.
research Phototherapy and Chemotherapy in Vitiligo Treatment
Phototherapy is effective in treating vitiligo.
research Proceedings of the Heinz Maurer-Symposium: Review and Preview in Science for Healthy Skin, June 28, 2014, Jakobsberg, Boppard, Germany
The symposium concluded that environmental factors significantly contribute to skin aging.
research Use of Low-Level Laser in Cosmetic Dermatology
Low level laser therapy is effective and safe for various skin and hair conditions.
research Life of the B10 Mouse: A View from the Hair Follicles and Tissue Stem Cells
Mice skin matures by day 200, leading to aging signs like curved hair follicles and white hairs due to changes in skin stem cells.
research Surgical Approaches for Repigmenting Vitiligo 2.0
Assessing CD8+ T cell levels before surgery may improve vitiligo treatment outcomes.
research Life of the B10 Mouse: A View from the Hair Follicles and Tissue Stem Cells
Mouse skin and hair aging starts at 200 days, with changes in hair follicles and more white hairs as signs of aging.
research Physiological Function of Krox20 (Egr2) in Epithelial Stem Cells
Krox20 is important for maintaining stem cells in the skin and affects hair growth and color.