Human skin plays a crucial role in protecting the body against environmental stressors. The skin cells involved in photoprotection are melanocytes responsible for the synthesis of melanin and ...

Share on Pinterest A study discovered a new underlying mechanism with stem cells causing the hair to turn gray, which could lead to potential treatment. BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy Hair follicles contain ...

Adult stem cells (SCs) have the unique capacity to regenerate newly differentiated tissue while maintaining the SC pool. These cells are carefully managed in a highly specialized environment, termed ...

Vitiligo is an autoimmune disease, which means it occurs when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and cells. Treatments that suppress this immune response may help slow depigmentation or ...

The melanocytes in zebrafish stripes share many similarities to those in people. Dan Olsen/iStock via Getty Images Plus For nearly 20 years, I have been studying melanocytes and the role they play in ...

Dermatologists who study the connection between vitiligo and sunlight explain that this knowledge protects skin health while ...