August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report describes a Brittany spaniel that developed erythema multiforme possibly linked to cephalexin and then pemphigus foliaceus, which improved with prednisolone without relapse for four years.
January 2024 in “Dermatology practical & conceptual” In this study, researchers found that the peripilar sign in patients with androgenetic alopecia does not indicate perifollicular infiltrate but is more frequent in individuals with lighter skin types due to contrast with the skin.
June 2022 in “Al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences” This study found that 660 nm laser treatment and povidone iodine both eradicated Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in mice wounds, with the laser enhancing healing, and the combination provided additive or synergistic healing benefits.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases” This study explored the intersection of art and medicine, specifically examining the depiction of the malar rash associated with lupus in historical paintings. The authors suggest that this approach, known as iconodiagnosis, can enhance medical education and understanding of disease manifestations through visual arts.
July 2026 in “Research Square” 3 citations
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July 2023 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study demonstrates that a bioinspired peptide, PepACS, can efficiently and safely perm hair by interacting with keratin's sulfhydryl group without compromising tensile strength, and it shows potential for hair repair and dyeing applications in the hair care industry.
6 citations
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November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, researchers found that the gene Dkk4 influences color pattern formation in domestic cat fetuses, and its mutation is linked to the Ticked pattern type.
September 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that the meropenem-loaded spanlastic formulation showed strong potential as an effective topical therapy for bacterial skin infections in non-diabetic mice, demonstrating superior therapeutic activity and wound healing compared to free meropenem.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This source describes Soulflower, an Indian brand specializing in natural, cruelty-free beauty products, emphasizing hair and skincare while offering discounts with the HPK50 promo code to make sustainable beauty more affordable.
January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” Riboflavin with blue light speeds up hair dyeing, making it faster, safer, and long-lasting with less hair damage.
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March 1994 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This case report describes two female patients with white piedra of the scalp who showed remarkable improvement in hair condition after using 2% miconazole nitrate lotion for 8 weeks.
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November 1997 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” This study found that codeine incorporation in guinea pig hair varied with pigmentation and was highest in black hair, suggesting the role of eumelanins in drug binding.
May 2025 in “World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences” This review discusses how the butterfly pea flower's phytochemicals, such as polyacylated anthocyanins, can improve hair-care product formulations by offering antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and pigmenting benefits, while also incorporating insights from hair-biology models and organoids to enhance understanding of its effects on hair follicle physiology.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This summary from the source provides an overview of the Soulflower brand, noting their focus on natural, cruelty-free, and handcrafted beauty products using plant-based ingredients, and highlights the availability of a promo code HPK50 for discounts, encouraging a shift towards cleaner self-care routines without chemicals.
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study assessed 11 plants from French Polynesia for their potential development as sustainable natural cosmetics, particularly anti-aging and hair care products, based on their traditional uses and preliminary screening results.
This study reports that using stamps to mark scalp incisions with gentian violet ink and a barrier film improved incision symmetry and maintained slot visibility for hair graft insertion in the frontal region.
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January 2017 in “Indian dermatology online journal” This case study reports a 30-year-old woman with a mixed infection of white piedra and pediculosis capitis, indicating the difficulty in distinguishing between these conditions upon casual examination.
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March 2020 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This review examines non-surgical methods for rejuvenating the periorbital area and highlights the growing role of platelet-rich plasma, but it reports no new clinical findings.
September 2026 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” This study found that the novel VG111 formulation alone healed canine wounds nearly twice as fast as the standard povidone–iodine treatment, achieving complete healing in 25 days compared to up to 50 days.
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August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study presents a composite hydrogel dressing with berberine-loaded silk fibroin microspheres and Calotropis gigantea fibers that demonstrates effective antibacterial properties, enhanced mechanical strength, and promotes wound healing.
This study found that combining prodigiosin and essential oil from Thuja orientalis leaves showed a synergistic effect against the 3rd larva stage of Cx. pipiens, significantly reducing acetylcholine esterase activity and altering midgut pH, compared to untreated larvae.
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January 2021 in “BioMed research international” This study describes a method to extract and characterize keratin particles from human hair, finding they can encapsulate the anticancer drug Paclitaxel with significant efficiency, releasing it in a pH-dependent manner potentially beneficial for targeted cancer treatment.
This study found that exposure to Prussian Blue caused significant detachment of cuticle segments from the hair shaft in both new and aged human hairs.
November 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduced a novel scarless healing material called pgPE, made from a porous UHMWPE nanomembrane, and found that it promotes complete skin reconstruction and hair follicle regeneration by alleviating hypoxia and modulating immune responses to foster scar-free wound healing.
November 2025 in “Interdisciplinary materials” This study reports that a silk-based suture with integrated silver nanoparticles and curcumin shows potential for enhanced wound healing and infection prevention, offering multifunctionality and real-time wound monitoring capabilities.
February 2024 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” In this study using rat models, researchers developed a Pluronic@F-127 hydrogel to deliver the flavonoid pectolinarin, finding it accelerates wound healing and reduces scar formation by enhancing cell migration, proliferation, and antioxidant activity.
June 2024 in “Advanced therapeutics” In this study, a novel hydrogel dressing combining photodynamic therapy with organic semiconductor nanoparticles and silk fibroin demonstrated effective antibacterial action and enhanced wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in a mouse model, showing promise as an advanced wound care solution.
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May 2000 in “Endocrinology” This study identified a new gene, mrp4, in mice, which suggests it may have a unique role in the growth and development of hair follicles in the ears and tails.
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June 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, Mills et al. reported that inoculating human pericytes into murine wounds delayed dermal repair, revealing a need for better understanding of pericyte activity during skin injury repair.
March 2024 in “Intisari Sains Medis” This narrative review reported that intradermal injection of autologous platelet-rich plasma showed objective improvement and increased patient satisfaction in treating periorbital wrinkles, though the authors noted the need for further rigorous studies to confirm these findings.