6 citations,
January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Researchers created artificial human skin using special cells, which could help treat skin conditions like albinism and vitiligo.
5 citations,
February 2022 in “Frontiers in physiology” Hair graying is influenced by factors like nerves, fat cells, and immune cells, not just hair follicles.
101 citations,
April 2013 in “Science” Feather pigment patterns form through melanocyte arrangement and simple regulatory mechanisms.
4 citations,
August 2013 in “Case reports in dermatology” A patient with total hair loss developed vitiligo after using a treatment called DCP.
September 2023 in “Curēus” Alopecia areata may be linked to hearing problems, so patients should monitor their hearing.
29 citations,
November 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Injecting alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone in mice improved skin healing and reduced scarring.
12 citations,
September 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 may help reduce hair greying and increase melanin production.
3 citations,
February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Camellia japonica extract may improve scalp health and promote hair growth.
102 citations,
December 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Restoring hair bulb immune privilege is crucial for managing alopecia areata.
139 citations,
October 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
June 2023 in “Medeniyet medical journal” People with alopecia areata have similar retinal structures but thicker choroidal regions compared to those without the condition.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research developed methods to test drugs that could protect and restore hair follicle protection in a hair loss condition.
17 citations,
October 2010 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” Human hair color is influenced by complex biochemical processes involving enzymes and reactive oxygen species.
17 citations,
December 2013 in “Dermatologic Surgery” The treatment improved hair color in most vitiligo patients without major side effects.
January 2020 in “Medpulse International Journal of General Medicine/Medpulse International Journal of Medicine” Premature graying of hair is often linked with other health issues, but treatment with biotin, zinc, and calcium pantothenate is not very effective.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A specific group of early-stage melanocytes is reduced in vitiligo-affected skin, which may explain treatment resistance.
6 citations,
January 2018 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Repigmentation patterns in vitiligo depend on melanocyte source, lesion status, and therapy choice.
8 citations,
July 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Excessive sun protection might cause frontal fibrosing alopecia by disrupting skin immune balance.
June 2020 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tiny particles from skin cells can help activate hair growth.
12 citations,
August 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The MAGE3 hypothesis for alopecia areata did not lead to a significant breakthrough.
7 citations,
January 2019 in “PeerJ” A protein called sFRP4 can slow down hair regrowth.
December 2013 in “대한피부미용학회지” Wheat sprout extract (fr. 5) promotes hair growth similar to minoxidil.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Bioscientia medicina” Topical vitamin D is effective in treating vitiligo with few side effects.
December 2023 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” The study found that white hair in vitiligo has specific patterns and structures, which vary with the stage of the disease and may be similar to another hair condition.
35 citations,
August 2009 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Melanocytes might be targeted by the immune system in people with alopecia areata, but more research is needed.
450 citations,
January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
55 citations,
December 2014 in “Dermatologica sinica/Zhōnghuá pífūkē yīxué zázhì” Keratinocytes control how melanocytes work.
164 citations,
February 2010 in “Journal of Cell Science” Human dermal stem cells can become functional skin pigment cells.
5 citations,
June 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mouse model for vitiligo helps study immune responses and potential treatments.
152 citations,
December 2003 in “Micron” 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.