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March 2004 in “The American journal of pathology” Modulating BMP activity changes the number, size, shape, and type of ectodermal organs.
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May 2023 in “EMBO reports” High mTORC1 activity slows hair growth and causes it to lose color.
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April 2021 in “Heliyon” Pomegranate leaf extract may help with hair growth, dandruff, and lice.
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January 2013 in “Postepy Dermatologii I Alergologii” The paper concludes that understanding melanocyte development can help in insights into skin diseases and melanoma diversity.
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January 2007 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Glycine reduces skin pigmentation by lowering melanin production.
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October 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-20 may help reduce hair greying and increase melanin production.
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January 2017 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” Antroquinonol may help prevent skin depigmentation by suppressing certain immune cells.
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September 2016 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” PDGF-BB helps young melanocytes grow but stops mature ones from growing, and it makes melanocytes more specialized.
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April 2011 in “Expert review of dermatology” The document concludes that patients with skin of color need specialized dermatological care and education to manage unique skin conditions effectively.
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May 2021 in “International journal of developmental research” Estrogens and progesterone are key in regulating melasma pigmentation.
September 2018 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” A new cosmetic cream reduced facial redness and skin temperature after 4 weeks of use.
January 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
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October 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair greying is caused by oxidative stress damaging hair follicles and melanocytes.
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December 1988 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Vitiligo causes white skin patches and is linked to autoimmune issues.
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January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.
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November 2015 in “Phytotherapy Research” Certain herbal compounds, especially from bitter melon, can inhibit cancer growth and promote hair growth by blocking PAK1.
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July 2018 in “Medicines” Juniperus plants contain compounds with potential for developing various medical treatments.
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May 2021 in “Marine Drugs” PDRN, derived from salmon sperm, shows promise in healing wounds, reducing inflammation, and regenerating tissues, but more research is needed to understand its mechanisms and improve its use.
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April 2019 in “Food Chemistry” Created large amounts of grape seed compounds using a new method.
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April 2013 in “Central European Journal of Biology” Melanocytes are diverse cells important for pigmentation and skin health, influenced by genetics and environment.
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March 2021 in “Carpathian Journal of Food Science and Technology” Caraway, Chinese chives, and cassia may improve health and prevent diseases due to their nutrients and medicinal properties.
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January 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
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February 2023 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” Plant adaptogens may help treat skin diseases and improve skin health, but more research is needed to fully understand how they work.
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November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Beard cells, unlike scalp cells, produce growth factors in response to testosterone, which may explain differences in hair growth.
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April 2024 in “Journal of ethnopharmacology” Tribuloside can increase skin pigmentation by enhancing melanin production and distribution.
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November 2022 in “Applied sciences” Marine algae compounds may improve skin health and promote hair growth.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants” Plant-based ingredients are effective and safe for modern skincare products.