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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
December 2020 in “Pathology” A man's skin condition and poor diet led to a scurvy diagnosis.
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Trichorrhexis nodosa causes hair to break easily, often affecting young to middle-aged black women.
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January 2023 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” Oral minoxidil may help improve fragile hair.
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September 2016 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.
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June 2019 in “Gut” A 75-year-old man lost weight, hair, and nails due to severe stomach and intestine inflammation.
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The woman was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, a rare skin condition, after initial misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments.
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February 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” Minoxidil may help nails grow faster and stronger.