58 citations
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February 2016 in “Scientific reports” This study found that dual inhibition of BACE1 and BACE2 in mice affects melanosome maturation and causes dose-dependent hair depigmentation without altering retinal morphology.
25 citations
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March 2012 in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice” This case report describes an elderly multiple myeloma patient whose hair repigmentation was associated with lenalidomide use, suggesting hair graying may be reversible.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” White hair patch repigmented and hair regrew in a balding patient after treatment with exosomes and laser.
February 2026 in “American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (Global Society of Scientific Research and Researchers)” This study analyzed gray hair, revealing that it differs from pigmented hair in follicular activity, oxidative balance, and structure, impacting coloring processes and necessitating adapted techniques to maintain hair quality.
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May 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that the expression of CK 15 and CK 19 in vitiligo patients undergoing phototherapy was correlated with improved repigmentation, suggesting their potential as markers for stem cell stimulation.
39 citations
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March 2017 in “Dermatologic clinics” This article reviews the process of repigmentation in vitiligo and emphasizes the role of UV light as the most potent stimulus, with no new clinical findings reported.
August 2026 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” This narrative review proposes the concept of "repigmentation competence" for vitiligo lesions, suggesting that therapy responses are influenced by lesion-specific biological factors related to immune, regenerative, regulatory, and microenvironmental processes, and highlights the emerging role of combination therapies targeting these pathways.
This review discusses various techniques for depigmentation in vitiligo patients and suggests that cryotherapy, performed by an experienced professional, may be the most cost-effective and accessible method.
6 citations
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October 2006 Understanding repigmentation mechanisms in vitiligo can improve treatments and patient outcomes.
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December 2010 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This letter reports repigmentation of hair in patients receiving latanoprost therapy.
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that Langerhans' cells likely do not play a role in the depigmentation process in C57Bl/Ler-vit.vit mice, as their number was normal during depigmentation and highest afterward.
6 citations
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November 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” A new gene mutation may allow some piebaldism patients to regain skin color in white patches.
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January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” This review examines the differential aging of melanocytes in hair follicles and skin, and reports no new findings; the authors suggest further research is needed to understand these processes.
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November 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” In this study on a mouse model of vitiligo, NB-UVB/ADSC combination therapy improved oxidative stress and calcium homeostasis, but the protective effect was reversed by inhibiting Nr2 signaling.
August 2023 in “Portuguese journal of dermatology and venereology” Cyclosporine can reverse hair graying.
This article discusses localized repigmentation of hair, suggesting it may be an indicator of underlying melanoma, and emphasizes the need for careful diagnostic evaluation.
May 2024 in “Cardiometry” This study documented that after hair transplantation, 34 patients with white or gray hair in the donor area experienced color repigmentation, with most regaining their original blackish color in the recipient area over a 1-year follow-up.
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May 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study concluded that controlled micro-injury induces hair regeneration and vitiligo repigmentation in mice, potentially through the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
31 citations
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April 2019 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” This review discusses the changes in hair follicles with aging, particularly graying due to decreased melanocyte activity, and suggests potential for hair repigmentation under certain conditions, but reports no new results.
2 citations
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August 1987 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, researchers concluded that Langerhans' cells are likely uninvolved in depigmentation during vitiligo in C57Bl/Ler-vit vit mice, as their numbers were normal during depigmentation and increased afterward.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology” This study found that pimecrolimus enhances melanin synthesis and promotes melanocyte migration, possibly by increasing MITF protein expression, which may explain its effectiveness in repigmenting vitiligo.
June 2026 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that certain proteins linked to immune suppression and melanogenesis are associated with repigmentation in vitiligo patients undergoing standard treatment, suggesting these proteins and their pathways play roles distinct from merely reversing skin lesions.
This chapter reviews surgical management techniques for leukotrichia in vitiligo and presents no new clinical findings; it highlights various grafting and epilation methods.
October 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The document suggests a bacteria plays a significant role in acne rosacea and that white hair can regain color after transplant, meriting more research on reversing grey hair.
17 citations
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April 2023 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” This study explored the potential of silk fibroin methacrylate hydrogel microneedles to deliver α-MSH directly to the epidermis in vitiligo patients, enhancing melanocyte protection and melanosome transfer, potentially offering a new treatment avenue for this challenging condition.
15 citations
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August 2014 in “Journal of dermatological science” This study found that puerarin, derived from Pueraria thunbergiana, may stimulate melanogenesis and prevent follicular depigmentation in a hair graying mouse model.
7 citations
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May 2014 in “Clinical practice” This article reviews drug-induced hair and nail disorders and discusses their clinical recognition, underlying mechanisms, and potential treatment strategies, without presenting new research findings.
February 2025 in “Biochemistry” This review summarizes the potential therapeutic applications of stem cells in dermatology, emphasizing their role in restorative and regenerative treatments through injections, topical applications, and scaffolds, supported by advancements in laboratory processes and quality control.
COVID-19 might cause gray hair to regain color.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “Journal of Recent Advances in Medicine/Journal of Recent Advances in Medicine ” This review discusses surgical treatments for vitiligo, emphasizing the importance of proper preparation of the recipient site to improve cosmetic outcomes, while highlighting ongoing research and trials.