This can result in a more even, radiant complexion over time, but it doesn't fundamentally change your skin's natural color
For skin, the mechanism that draws the most attention is melanin regulation
Glutathione homeostasis and redox regulation by sulfhydryl groups
However, this work once again highlights the remarkable metabolic plasticity of tumour cellsa key aspect of cancer biologywhich allows them to adapt to adverse nutritional conditions and, in many cases, to develop therapy resistance
Even though vitiligo is the most direct example, other autoimmune disorders, especially those affecting the thyroid, can disrupt the hormonal signals that regulate melanin production and speed up the appearance of the first gray hairs
It even reduces the TGF-beta signals that lead to thick, raised scars