Prevention and Treatment of Skin Pigmentation Disorders. [PDF]
J Clin MedPigmentation disorders are conditions that affect the color of a person’s skin [...
Khamaysi Z, Jiryis B.
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Effect of a precision cryotherapy device with temperature adjustability on pigmentation
Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2022 Background: Pigmentary skin disorders impair the quality of life, leading to the development of therapeutic modalities. However, these treatments should focus more on effectiveness and safety.
Mi Hee Kwack +5 more
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Identification of the Mitf gene mutation causing congenital deafness and pigmentation disorders in porcupines using BSA-Seq. [PDF]
Sci RepWorldwide, congenital deafness and pigmentation disorders impact millions with their diverse manifestations, and among these genetic conditions, mutations in the Microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF: OMIM#156845) gene are notable for ...
Li K, Huo C, Long H, Tang K, Zhang S.
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The Influence of Sunscreen Use on Skin Pigmentation Disorders: Melasma, Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation, and Vitiligo [PDF]
Current Issues in Molecular BiologySkin pigmentation is influenced by multiple factors, with sun exposure being one of the most important. Therefore, sun protection plays a central role in the prevention and treatment of pigmentation disorders.
Bruna Azevedo +2 more
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Engineered platforms for melanogenesis research: Bridging synthetic biology, bioengineering, and biomimetics [PDF]
Bioengineering & Translational MedicineMelanogenesis, the biological process responsible for melanin synthesis, plays a critical role in determining skin pigmentation and providing photoprotection.
B. Anika +6 more
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Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment—A Review
Molecules, 2023 Human skin pigmentation and melanin synthesis are incredibly variable, and are impacted by genetics, UV exposure, and some drugs. Patients’ physical appearance, psychological health, and social functioning are all impacted by a sizable number of skin ...
Amin Mahmood Thawabteh +4 more
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Aberrant Pigmentation in a Schooling Cownose Ray (Rhinoptera bonasus) in Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, USA [PDF]
Ecology and EvolutionWhile pigmentation disorders such as albinism have been documented in a range of elasmobranch species, including the American cownose ray (Rhinoptera bonasus), the implications of these rare conditions for behavior, social dynamics, and fitness remain ...
Morgan F. Bennett‐Smith +4 more
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Fading the spots: a pilot case series of partial unilateral lentiginosis treated with Q-switched Nd: YAG laser [PDF]
Annals of MedicineIntroduction Partial unilateral lentiginosis (PUL) is rare pigmentary disorder characterized by clusters of unilateral lentiginous macules that can cause significant cosmetic and psychosocial distress.
Alok Jindal +3 more
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First record of pigmentation disorder in the Fringe-lipped Bat Trachops cirrhosus (Spix, 1823) (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) from southeast Brazil [PDF]
Biodiversity Data Journal, 2019 Piebaldism is a genetic pigmentation disorder, which is caused by absence of melanocytes in parts of the skin and/or hair follicles, with eyes and claws normally pigmented.
Ianna Borloti +2 more
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Addisonian Pigmentation – The Great Mimicker – A Review
Indian Journal of DermatologySkin colour usually depends upon melanin, haemoglobin, and carotenoids. Pigmentary disorders indicate an increased amount of melanin, leading to a darker colour of the skin, called hypermelanosis.
Damini Verma +3 more
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