July 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a new hybrid polymer made from hydrolyzed protein, alkyl chain, and silicone helped prevent discoloration and improve moisture feel and manageability in dyed and damaged hair.
March 2024 in “Journal of functional biomaterials” This study demonstrated that a strain of lactic acid bacteria from kimchi, identified as Pediococcus inopinatus, showed antibacterial activity against certain oral pathogens and effectively bleached stained artificial teeth and inhibited biofilm formation, offering potential for addressing teeth discoloration and halitosis.
June 2023 in “Revista de Ciências Médicas e Biológicas” This study examined current literature and recommendations for preventing and treating skin lesions induced by chemotherapy, highlighting common dermatological issues such as discoloration, pruritus, and alopecia, and noting that specific treatments can alleviate these problems to improve patients' skin integrity, self-esteem, and quality of life.
January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny” This case report describes a patient with argyria presenting alongside a delusional disorder.
July 2023 in “Journal of Ayub Medical College Abbottabad” This case study details a 30-year-old woman diagnosed with Lupus Vasculitis, presenting with symptoms like intermittent fever, joint pain, and respiratory issues, after tests revealed specific antibody patterns and reduced complement levels, leading to treatment with steroids, mycophenolate mofetil, and hydroxychloroquine.
