3 citations,
June 2017 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma rays did not change hair follicle density but increased white and hypopigmented hairs in mice.
September 2023 in “Cells tissues organs” Mice skin matures by day 200, leading to aging signs like curved hair follicles and white hairs due to changes in skin stem cells.
10 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of biomedical optics” Melanin density affects hair color, and this method can help in cosmetic assessments and diagnosing hair diseases.
6 citations,
November 2013 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma-rays exposure during the resting phase of hair growth can damage hair regeneration and color in mice.
5 citations,
November 2015 in “International Journal of Radiation Biology” Gamma-ray exposure can cause long-lasting damage to hair follicles, affecting hair structure and color.
64 citations,
July 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Finding eosinophils near hair bulbs helps diagnose alopecia areata.
36 citations,
September 2011 in “British Journal of Dermatology” White hair grows thicker and faster than black hair due to higher activity of growth-related genes and proteins.
12 citations,
November 1945 in “Archives of dermatology” Transplanted skin on hooded rats often grows white hair instead of black.
25 citations,
March 2012 in “Journal of oncology pharmacy practice” An 81-year-old man's white hair began to regain its original color while he was treated with lenalidomide, suggesting that graying hair might be reversible.
1 citations,
October 2013 in “BMJ” A man's sudden hair loss and color change to white was diagnosed as alopecia areata and it improved on its own after six months.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” White hair patch repigmented and hair regrew in a balding patient after treatment with exosomes and laser.
January 2015 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” The patient's hair loss is most likely due to diffuse alopecia areata.
Surgical repigmentation can permanently restore color to white hair in vitiligo patients.
14 citations,
October 2020 in “Scientific reports” Hair greying is linked to reduced ATM protein in hair cells, which protects against stress and damage.
September 2014 in “Springer eBooks” Aging causes hair to gray and thin, with the timing of graying varying by race, and factors like oxidative stress and genetics can lead to hair loss.
October 1890 in “Science” Pilocarpin can cause hair regrowth and color change in some cases but not in others, and it may have side effects in animals.
44 citations,
July 2013 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Poliosis circumscripta is a patch of white hair caused by lack of melanin, linked to genetic and acquired conditions.
10 citations,
May 2021 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” UV exposure causes hair thinning, graying, and changes in hair growth cycles in mice.
47 citations,
January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” Premature graying of hair may suggest health issues and currently lacks effective treatments.
27 citations,
September 2012 in “Dermatologic Clinics” The document concludes that using specific tools and tests is essential for identifying the cause of hair loss and deciding on the right treatment.
20 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Graying hair happens due to aging and might be delayed by new treatments.
8 citations,
January 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Dr. Shoji Okuda's pioneering work on hair transplantation was overlooked and could have significantly advanced the field if recognized sooner.
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August 2016 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine” Photodynamic therapy can remove nonpigmented hair in mice and might work for humans.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
179 citations,
April 2012 in “Nature Communications” Regenerated fully functional hair follicles using stem cells, with potential for hair regrowth therapy.
150 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Laser hair removal effectiveness depends on targeting hair structures without harming the skin, and improvements require more research and expert collaboration.
131 citations,
November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Skin grafts on mice can cause an immune response leading to hair loss, useful for studying human hair loss conditions.
75 citations,
January 2009 in “International journal of trichology” Hair grays due to oxidative stress and fewer functioning melanocytes.
67 citations,
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31 citations,
April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Nd:YAG laser can reduce hair with multiple treatments, but permanent removal isn't guaranteed.