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What effects could oral supplementation of the co-enzyme Q10 have on chronic auto-immune skin condition Vitiligo?

I've found two interesting studies regarding the co-enzyme Q10 in relation to the chronic autoimmune disorder Vitiligo. From the publication "Q10-triggered facial vitiligo" (source): ...
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How does tacrolimus affect vitiligo-affected skin and hair (re)pigmentation?

While tacrolimus (Protopic) creme was not created with the purpose to treat vitiligo, it is prescribed by dermatologists for that purpose and studied as such, like in this study. The non-pigmented ...
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Is this a working treatment for gray hair?

I saw this product(link) for restoring color to gray hair and the news articles about it(link) that claim it stimulates melanin synthesis and hair pigmentation, But I am a bit skeptical about it so I ...
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Can I remove the dark skin under my eyes

I think I have hey fever, which makes my eyes water uncontrollably and constantly. This has happened since I was a child. I've been known to randomly cry, my friends know I'm not actually. Instead ...
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Do hazel-colored eyes change colors (depending on surroundings) or is that an optical-illusion? Why is the hazel pigment so sensitive to light?

Do hazel-colored eyes change colors (depending on surroundings) or is that an optical-illusion? Why is the hazel (and blue) pigment so sensitive to light?
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Why is the skin around my genitals darker than the rest of my body?

I've noticed that the skin around my genitals are a lot darker; think a darker shade of peach against the rest of my body. Of course, I'm well aware the skin around your nipples seems to be just the ...
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