research Lead and Calcium in Human Males Using Finger Nails and Scalp Hair
Hair and nails can show long-term changes in lead and calcium levels.
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research Are fingernails a key to unlocking the puzzle of mammalian limb regeneration?
Nail stem cells and Wnt signaling are important for fingertip regeneration but not sufficient for regenerating more complex limb structures.
research Quantitation of human mitochondrial DNA and whole mtGenomes sequencing of fingernail/hair shaft samples
Mitochondrial DNA from nails and hair can be effectively analyzed for forensic use.
research Comparison of The Efficacy and Safety of Topical 2% Minoxidil and 5% Minoxidil Solution in Fingernail Growth Rate
2% minoxidil speeds up nail growth more than 5% minoxidil and is safe.
research The histopathologic spectrum of psoriasis
Psoriasis skin changes are complex and might need several biopsies for a clear diagnosis.
research Current status of keratinized matrices in Toxicology : Comparison of hair and nails
Nails could be used to check long-term drug use, but more research is needed.
research A novel pathogenic variant of NECTIN4 gene in a child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome
A child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome has a new mutation in the NECTIN4 gene.
research Cardiodermatology in the physician’s practice
Skin problems like psoriasis and systemic sclerosis can increase the risk of heart disease, so doctors should watch for heart risks in patients with these conditions.
research Smoking and the skin
Smoking harms the skin, causing early aging and increasing cancer risk, but stopping smoking can improve skin health.
research Relation between mineral composition of human hair and common illnesses
Hair mineral content can help diagnose certain common illnesses.
research Benign Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid
A 68-year-old woman with benign mucous membrane pemphigoid has eye, mouth, and skin issues, including thick plaques and nail changes.
research Unilateral Beau's Lines Associatd with a Fingertip Crushing Injury
A man's crushed thumb caused unusual horizontal nail ridges on all fingers of one hand.
research Cosmetics and hair and nails
Hair and nails are skin parts that develop early and serve protective and functional roles.
research Onychomatricoma in the Light of the Microanatomy of the Normal Nail Unit
Onychomatricoma is a unique nail tumor that mimics the entire nail unit and is not related to other hair-related tumors.
research The use of topical minoxidil to accelerate nail growth: a pilot study
Applying 5% minoxidil to fingernails can significantly increase their growth rate.
research Breakdown of Immune Tolerance in AIRE-Deficient Rats Induces a Severe Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy–Candidiasis–Ectodermal Dystrophy–like Autoimmune Disease
AIRE-deficient rats developed severe autoimmune disease similar to APECED, useful for testing treatments.
research Unravelling Beau's lines as a potential indicator of severe immune response in COVID-19 and reinfection
Beau's lines on fingernails might indicate past severe COVID-19 and risk of reinfection.
research The Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues
The document concludes that skin and nail changes can indicate various underlying health conditions.
research Clinical Manifestations of Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome mainly affects menstruating women, can recur, and is linked to staph bacteria, with rapid treatment being crucial.
research Tobacco-associated yellow discoloration of upper lip hair: smoker's mustache
Smoking can cause yellowing of upper lip hair.
research Ischemic onycholysis of the hands
A woman's nail separation was likely caused by poor blood flow, and a treatment for similar conditions might help.
research Teacher CPD: towards a broader perspective
Onychomatricoma is a unique nail tumor, not related to other hair-related tumors.
research A dietary supplement improves age-related dermatological changes. Observational, anecdotal, spontaneous study.
The dietary supplement significantly improved skin, nails, and hair in older adults.
research A Case of Onycholemmal Carcinoma in a 77-Year-Old Man
The man died from lung cancer, not the rare nail tumor.
research Possible Carbamazepine-Induced Reversible Onychomadesis
Carbamazepine may cause reversible nail detachment.
research Isolated Nail Lichen Planus in an Indian Boy
Early diagnosis and treatment of nail lichen planus in children can prevent permanent nail damage.
research Videodermoscopy of the hyponychium in nail bed psoriasis
Videodermoscopy can help diagnose and monitor nail bed psoriasis.
research Soft Nails After Treatment With Aromatic Retinoids
A new side effect of aromatic retinoid treatment is soft nails.
research Valproic acid monotherapy induced longitudinal melanonychia
Valproic acid can cause dark lines on nails.
research British Hair and Nail Society
Hair regrowth was seen in 83% of children with alopecia, immune system plays a role in the condition, and various treatments showed effectiveness for hair and nail disorders.