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New materials that better mimic natural skin structure could improve healing, especially for chronic wounds.

The study suggests a link between varicella-zoster virus and segmental vitiligo, with evidence of the virus disrupting skin pigment cells.

Several treatments are effective for pigmentary disorders like vitiligo and melasma.

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.

Two patients had a rare combination of red skin spots and white scaly skin lesions not on the genitals.

A woman developed white patches on her skin and curly hair after hepatitis C treatment, likely due to the medication interferon alpha.

Early recognition and aggressive treatment can significantly improve rare ANA-negative lupus with heart and skin issues.

Upadacitinib and narrowband UVB effectively treated a child's vitiligo and alopecia areata.

Vitiligo patients have higher hydrogen peroxide levels and lower E-cadherin, affecting skin cell adhesion and pigmentation.

Skin grafting can help repigment vitiligo, but it's less effective for widespread cases due to the Koebner phenomenon.

Oral propranolol successfully treated a baby's skin growth and ulceration linked to PELVIS syndrome.

The document suggests a rare skin condition might be caused by a genetic phenomenon.

Surgical methods like suction blister grafting and split-thickness skin grafting are highly successful for vitiligo repigmentation, but choosing the right patients is crucial for success.

New vitiligo treatments focus on controlling immune damage and restoring skin color.

The study found that the most common repigmentation pattern in children with vitiligo is a combination of patterns, with a new medium spotted pattern identified.

Vitiligo causes white skin patches, often starts before age 20, and is linked to other health issues.

Single hair grafting is effective for treating small, localized patches of vitiligo.

Follicular unit transplant successfully repigmented vitiligo patch on upper lip.

Segmental Vitiligo is a stable, early-onset form of vitiligo that responds well to early treatment and is ideal for repigmentation studies.

White hair follicles in vitiligo have fewer and less functional melanocytes.

Most children with skin inflammation taking methotrexate had lab abnormalities, but liver issues often improved without changing the medication dose.

Thyroid diseases may contribute to autoimmune skin diseases, and more research is needed on their relationship.

Microneedling is a safe and effective way to improve various skin conditions with minimal side effects.

Human skin's melanocytes respond to light by changing shape, producing pigments and hormones, which may affect sleep patterns.

The Scalp Coverage Scoring method reliably measures hair density from images.

Segmental hair analysis can track testosterone over time but needs adjustments for sex, hair color, and washing frequency.

Hair analysis can somewhat track past testosterone levels but is influenced by factors like hair washing, growth rate, sex, and hair color.

Diabetes can cause a variety of skin disorders, some of which may signal more serious health issues.

Fat-derived stem cells show promise for skin repair and reducing aging signs but need more research for consistent results.

TRP channels in the skin are important for sensation and health, and targeting them could help treat skin disorders.