research Melanocytes: The New Black
Melanocytes are crucial for skin pigmentation and can affect conditions like melanoma, vitiligo, and albinism, as well as hair color and hearing.
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research Pharmacologic Interventions in Aging Hair
Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
research Vitiligo
Vitiligo causes white skin patches and is linked to autoimmune issues.
research Hair Follicles and Associated Glands as Androgen Targets
Androgens like testosterone affect hair growth and oil production differently across body parts and individuals.
research Restoration of Skin Pigmentation After Deep Partial or Full-Thickness Burn Injury
The review suggests that there are various treatments to help restore skin color after severe burns.
research Stem Cells Supporting Other Stem Cells
Stem cells can help other stem cells by producing supportive factors.
research Protective Effect of Superoxide Dismutase Against Hair Graying in a Mouse Model
Superoxide dismutase (SOD) can prevent hair graying in mice.
research Dermal Adipose Tissue Secretes HGF to Promote Human Hair Growth and Pigmentation
Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
research Hypopigmentation in Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
FFA patients have fewer melanocytes and thinner skin compared to others.
research Mechanisms of Repigmentation Induced by Photobiomodulation Therapy in Vitiligo
Light therapy using helium-neon lasers can help restore skin color in vitiligo by promoting skin cell growth and movement.
research Niche Required for Inducing Quiescent Stem Cells
A special environment is needed to fully activate sleeping stem cells.
research Transcriptomic Regulation of Seasonal Coat Color Change in Hares
Genes related to pigmentation, body rhythms, and behavior change during hares' seasonal coat color transition, with a common genetic mechanism in two hare species.
research Evaluation of the Efficacy of Transdermal Drug Delivery of Calcipotriol Plus Betamethasone Versus Tacrolimus in the Treatment of Vitiligo
Calcipotriol plus betamethasone with microneedling works better than tacrolimus for treating vitiligo.
research Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease Occurring During Pegylated Interferon-α2b and Ribavirin Combination Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease can develop during interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C.
research Pigmentation of Regenerated Hairs After Wounding
Regenerated hairs can regain their color if the wound occurs during a certain stage of hair growth, and this process is helped by specific skin cells and proteins.
research Vitamin A in Skin and Hair: An Update
Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hair, influencing hair growth and skin healing, but UV light reduces its levels.
research Protective Effect of Superoxide Dismutase Against Hair Graying in a Mouse Model
Superoxide dismutase (SOD) can prevent hair graying in mice.
research Manifest Hair Repigmentation Associated with Etretinate Therapy
An 82-year-old man's white hair regained color after taking etretinate for psoriasis.
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 Subclinical Speckled Perifollicular Melanosis of the Scalp
The scalp has a natural speckled pattern of increased pigment around hair follicles, possibly linked to local hormone production.
research Topical RT1640 Treatment Effectively Reverses Gray Hair and Stem Cell Loss in a Mouse Model of Radiation-Induced Canities
RT1640 treatment reverses gray hair and promotes hair growth in mice.
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.
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 Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dermatology: Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms of Action
PRP therapy helps skin heal and improve by promoting cell growth and repair.
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 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.