research Disorders of Hair Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin and can be affected by genetic conditions like albinism.
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research Eyelash Trichomegaly: Unusual Feature Associated With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patient
Long eyelashes in a patient were an unusual sign of systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Artificial Pigmented Human Skin Created by Muse Cells
Researchers created artificial human skin using special cells, which could help treat skin conditions like albinism and vitiligo.
research Loss of Epidermal Melanin Unit Integrity in Human Skin During Melanoma Genesis
Melanoma development can be linked to the breakdown of skin's melanin-producing units.
research Analogs of Human Genetic Skin Disease in Domesticated Animals
Some domesticated animals have the same genetic skin diseases as humans, which can help doctors understand human genetic mutations.
research The Color of Skin: White Diseases of the Skin, Nails, and Mucosa
The document concludes that while white skin, nail, and mucosa diseases increase skin cancer risk, they are generally harmless, especially compared to darker pigmentation conditions.
research Melanocytes in Regenerative Medicine Applications and Disease Modeling
Melanocytes are important for normal body functions and have potential uses in regenerative medicine and disease treatment.
research A Rational Approach to the Treatment of Vitiligo and Other Hypomelanoses
Tailor treatments for vitiligo to patient needs for best results.
research Hair Coloration by Gene Regulation: Fact or Fiction?
Gene regulation could revolutionize hair color by altering pigmentation from within.
research Retinoids for Chemoprophylaxis of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Retinoids can prevent skin cancer in high-risk people but have side effects and require more research on dosing and effectiveness.
research Melanocytes and Vitiligo and Hair Graying
Melanocytes produce melanin; their defects cause vitiligo and hair graying, with treatments available for vitiligo.
research Index
The document is a detailed guide on skin conditions and treatments for dermatologists.
research Premature Graying of Hair: Causes, Associations, and Treatments
Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.
research Expression Patterns of MITF During Human Cutaneous Embryogenesis: Evidence for Bulge Epithelial Expression and Persistence of Dermal Melanoblasts
Melanocyte precursors in human fetal skin follow a specific migration pattern and some remain in the skin's deeper layers.
research Eyelash Trichomegaly: Review of Congenital, Acquired, and Drug-Associated Etiologies for Elongation of the Eyelashes
The document concludes that eyelash trichomegaly, which is the abnormal growth of eyelashes, can be present from birth, caused by diseases, or result from certain medications.
research Madarosis, Milphosis, Eyelash Trichomegaly, and Dermatochalasis: Conditions Affecting the Periocular Area
The document concludes that changes in eyelashes and eyelid skin can indicate various local and systemic diseases.
research Diseases of Periocular Hair
The document concludes that periocular hair disorders have various causes and treatments, and proper evaluation by specialists is important for management and prognosis.
research Epimedium Brevicornum Maxim Extract Enhances Melanin Biosynthesis and Melanosome Biogenesis/Transfer
Epimedium extract helps increase skin pigmentation and could be a new treatment for conditions with reduced pigmentation.
research The Clinicopathological Spectrum of Trichoepitheliomas: A Retrospective Descriptive Study
Trichoepitheliomas can be hard to distinguish from other skin conditions and often start in teenage years.
research Repigmentation of Leukoderma in a Piebald Patient Associated with a Novel c-KIT Gene Mutation, G592E, of the Tyrosine Kinase Domain
A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
research Associations Between Sun Sensitive Pigmentary Genes and Serum Prostate Specific Antigen Levels
Men with less sun-sensitive skin have lower PSA levels, while men with more sun-sensitive skin have higher PSA levels.
research Biology of Melanocytes in Mammals
Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.
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 Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research Structure and Development of the Skin and Cutaneous Appendages
Understanding skin structure and development helps diagnose and treat skin disorders.
research Hepatitis C-Related Mixed Type Vitiligo in a Patient with Ivemark Syndrome
A patient with Ivemark syndrome developed mixed type vitiligo after a hepatitis C infection, showing different treatment responses and immune cell involvement in the skin.
research Premature Graying of Hair: Mechanisms and Treatments
Premature graying of hair is common and stressful, but not well understood or treated.
research Human and Animal Cells Under Influence of Different Lighting and Stimuli
Different light affects cell functions and can help treat skin conditions.
research Nanostructured Lipid Carrier for Hyperpigmentation Treatment: A Dermal Perspective
Nanostructured lipid carriers are effective for treating hyperpigmentation in women aged 30-40.
research Multi-Ancestry Tandem Repeat Association Study of Hair Color Using Exome-Wide Sequencing
Tandem repeats significantly influence hair color, especially darker shades, across different ancestries.