Sebocytes contribute to melasma onset
Enrica Flori, Arianna Mastrofrancesco, Sarah Mosca, Monica Ottaviani, Stefania Briganti, Giorgia Cardinali, Angela Filoni, Norma Cameli, Marco Zaccarini, Christos C. Zouboulis, Mauro Picardo
Abstract
. Our results indicate sebocytes as one of the actors in melasma pathogenesis, inducing prolonged skin cell stimulation, contributing to localized dermal aging and hyperpigmentation.
Topics & Concepts
PhotoagingMelasmaHyperpigmentationSkin AgingCell cultureMelaninCell biologySenescenceCell growthBiologyCancer researchEndocrinologyDermatologyMedicineGeneticsDermatologic Treatments and Researchmelanin and skin pigmentationSkin Protection and Aging