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 are being explored as an alternative to hair for evaluating long-term drug use, but differences in structure, growth, and drug incorporation between nails and hair can complicate analysis and interpretation. This review compiles literature comparing drug concentrations in hair, fingernails, and toenails, emphasizing studies with paired samples from the same individuals. While some drugs show clear results, more standardized studies are necessary to fully understand drug incorporation in nails and establish reliable cut-offs.
research LP-058 The involvement of scalp and nails in cutaneous lupus erythematosus patients: a retrospective study
Many patients with cutaneous lupus erythematosus experience hair loss and nail problems, which are important for diagnosis and treatment.
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 The use of topical minoxidil to accelerate nail growth: a pilot study
Applying 5% minoxidil to fingernails can significantly increase their growth rate.
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 Videodermoscopy of the hyponychium in nail bed psoriasis
Videodermoscopy can help diagnose and monitor nail bed psoriasis.
research Valproic acid monotherapy induced longitudinal melanonychia
Valproic acid can cause dark lines on nails.
research Acute selenium poisoning by paradise nuts (Lecythis ollaria)
Eating paradise nuts led to selenium poisoning, causing nausea, hair loss, and other symptoms in two women.
research Multiple Autoimmune Syndrome type 3- Thyroiditis, Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata
A woman with multiple autoimmune diseases showed improvement in hair loss but not in skin discoloration after treatment.
research Soft Nails After Treatment With Aromatic Retinoids
A new side effect of aromatic retinoid treatment is soft nails.
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 Dapsone-induced erythroderma with Beau's lines
A woman with leprosy improved after stopping dapsone and getting treatment for a severe skin reaction and nail changes.
research Chemical Gastroenterocolitis after Dental Root Canal Therapy with Camphorated and Mentholated Chlorophenol
Using camphorated and mentholated chlorophenol in dental treatments can lead to severe gastrointestinal issues and hair and nail loss.
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 Nail Hyperpigmentation Following Valproic Acid Use: A Rare Case Report
Valproic acid can rarely cause reversible nail discoloration.
research The Beauty of Soy for Skin, Hair, and Nails
Soy can improve skin, hair, and nails.
research Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy: a case report with molecular study
A new genetic mutation was found causing hair and eye issues in a boy.
research Metabolism of subtoxic levels of selenium in animals and humans.
The safe daily selenium intake is up to 819 micrograms.
research Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans: a family study of seven male cases and six female carriers.
The study found that males with KFSD had severe skin and eye symptoms, while female carriers had milder symptoms.
research Paradise Nut Paradox: Alopecia Due to Selenosis from a Nutritional Therapy
Eating too many paradise nuts for cancer prevention caused a woman to lose all her hair due to selenium poisoning.
research Possible Carbamazepine-Induced Reversible Onychomadesis
Carbamazepine may cause reversible nail detachment.
research Delayed-onset pachyonychia congenita caused by a novel mutation in the V2 domain of keratin 6b
A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
research Smoker’s Mustache Revisited: Upper Lip Hair Yellow Discoloration Associated With Tobacco
Smoking can cause yellow discoloration of upper lip hair and nails.