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GlossaryNail Involvement

changes or abnormalities in nails linked to medical conditions

Nail involvement refers to changes or abnormalities in the nails that are often associated with certain medical conditions, such as psoriasis or alopecia areata. These changes can include pitting, ridging, discoloration, or thickening of the nails. For professionals, recognizing nail involvement can be crucial for diagnosing and managing underlying systemic or dermatological conditions.

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Nail Involvement in Alopecia Areata: A Questionnaire-Based Survey on Clinical Signs, Impact on Quality of Life, and Review of the Literature

research Nail Involvement in Alopecia Areata: A Questionnaire-based Survey on Clinical Signs, Impact on Quality of Life and Review of the Literature

19 citations , January 2018

Most people with alopecia areata have nail changes, which are common but don't greatly affect their quality of life.

research Nail involvement in frontal fibrosing alopecia

17 citations , January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Frontal fibrosing alopecia may affect nails and could be a type of lichen planus, treatable with certain medications.

research Nail involvement in patients with moderate-to-severe alopecia areata treated with oral tofacitinib

9 citations , April 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

Tofacitinib improves nail conditions in patients with severe hair loss and does not affect hair regrowth.

Nail Involvement in Pediatric Alopecia Areata: Clinical and Onychoscopic Features: A Series of 42 Cases

research Nail Involvement in Pediatric Alopecia Areata: Clinical and Onychoscopic Features: A Serie of 42 Cases

March 2026 in “Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports”

Nail issues are common in kids with alopecia areata and should be checked for better diagnosis.

Clinical and Demographic Factors Associated With Nail Involvement in Adult Alopecia Areata Patients at Al-Kadhmia Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, 2023

research Clinical and demographic factors associated with nail involvement in adult alopecia areata patients at Al-Kadhmia teaching hospital, Baghdad, 2023

January 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Sciences”

Nail changes in alopecia areata are common and may indicate severity and genetic risk.

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community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

in Research/Science 63 upvotes 2 years ago

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

community Failed HT or expected result? 4505 grafts, Eugenix, New Delhi.

in Transplants 36 upvotes 1 year ago

The hair transplant at Eugenix in New Delhi resulted in poor density and texture, with only about 2,500 grafts surviving out of 4,500. The user is considering holding the clinic accountable and exploring options like shaving, using hair fibers, or seeking another transplant.

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