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.
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600-630 / 1000+ resultsresearch 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 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 Neurobiology, Stem Cell Biology, and Immunology: An Emerging Triad for Understanding Tissue Homeostasis and Repair
The nervous system helps control stem cell behavior and immune responses, affecting tissue repair and maintenance.
research Melanocytes and Vitiligo and Hair Graying
Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
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 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 The Effect of Flavonoids on Regenerated Hair Follicles with Pigmentation
Certain flavonoids can improve the growth of pigmented hair in mice.
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 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Associated with Hair Graying and Therapeutic Potential of Plant Extracts and Phytochemicals
Plant extracts may help prevent or reverse hair graying.
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.
research Changes in Characteristics of Murine Hair Follicles and Tissue Stem Cells Throughout Life
Mouse hair follicles age, causing more white hairs due to fewer pigment stem cells.
research Montagna Symposium 2015: Harnessing Stem Cells to Reveal Novel Skin Biology and Disease Treatments
The symposium showed that stem cells are key for understanding and treating skin diseases and for developing new skin models and therapies.
research Location and Fine Structure of Melanocytes in Human Fetal Scalp Hair Follicles
Melanocytes in the outer root sheath are likely stem cells that grow fast but stay immature.
research In This Issue
Advancements in hair biology include new treatments and tools for hair growth and alopecia.
research Widespread Skin Hypopigmentation Caused by Finasteride When Used for Female Hirsutism
Finasteride can cause lasting skin lightening in women.
research Androgenetic Alopecia: A Possible Treatment and Relationship with Hair Greying. Assessment of the Herbal Mixture Xiantene for the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia and Its Relationship with Early Hair Greying
The herbal mixture Xiantene may help treat common baldness, and men who grey early tend to be less bald but more grey.
research Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Revisited: The Key to Alopecia Areata Management
Restoring hair bulb immune privilege is crucial for managing alopecia areata.
research Non-Psoralen Treatment of Vitiligo. Part II. Less Commonly Used and Experimental Therapies
Some alternative vitiligo treatments show promise, but none are as effective as psoralens and UVA.
research Efficacy of an Agonist of α-MSH, the Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-20, in Hair Pigmentation
Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 may help reduce hair greying and increase melanin production.
research Diphenylcyclopropenone-Induced Vitiligo in a Patient with Alopecia Universalis
A patient with total hair loss developed vitiligo after using a treatment called DCP.
research Evaluation of Retinal Layers and Choroidal Structures Using Optical Coherence Tomography in Alopecia Areata
People with alopecia areata have similar retinal structures but thicker choroidal regions compared to those without the condition.
research Pre-Clinical In-Vitro Assays for High Throughput Screening of Drug Candidates for Protection and Restoration of Immune Privilege in Alopecia Areata
The research developed methods to test drugs that could protect and restore hair follicle protection in a hair loss condition.