research Immunology of the Human Nail Apparatus: The Nail Matrix Is a Site of Relative Immune Privilege
The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
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270-300 / 1000+ resultsresearch Nail Involvement inAutoimmune Bullous Disorders
The nail immune system is similar to hair but different from skin, with fewer immune markers.
research Trichorrhexis Invaginata and Netherton’s Syndrome
Recognizing bamboo hair helps diagnose Netherton’s syndrome.
research Hair and nail disorders
Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
research 236 Wnt/planar cell polarity impairment and the genetics of yellow nail syndrome
Genetic defects in the Wnt/PCP pathway may cause congenital yellow nail syndrome.
research Chemotherapy-induced alopecia: A novel observation
Some patients' hair grew back black and white after chemotherapy.
research Hypopigmented thin scalp hairs association with iron deficiency: report of 2 cases.
research A Novel Mouse Type I Intermediate Filament Gene, Keratin 17n (K17n), Exhibits Preferred Expression in Nail Tissue
A new mouse gene, Keratin 17n, is mainly found in nail tissue and may explain why mice without Keratin 17 don't have nail issues.
research Histopathologic Findings of Cutaneous Hyperpigmentation in Addison Disease and Immunostain of the Melanocytic Population
The study found increased skin pigmentation and variable melanocyte density in a patient with Addison's disease.
research Mucocutaneous findings in hematolymphoid neoplasms: An observational study
Skin and nail changes are common in patients with blood cancers undergoing chemotherapy, affecting their quality of life.
research Monilethrix in three generations
Monilethrix, a genetic hair disorder causing fragile hair, affects three generations in a family.
research Hair Anomalies in a 6-Year-Old Girl
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
research Acquired Localized Hypertrichosis Following Cast Application for Fracture
Increased hair growth after a cast is temporary and harmless.
research Tricorrexis nodosa localizada
Avoiding damage and using specific shampoo and supplements improved the hair condition.
research [Studies on monilethrix].
Monilethrix is not caused by a metabolic defect.
research Case report on premature hair graying treated with Melitane 5% and oral hair supplements
Melitane 5% and hair supplements improved hair color in a 14-year-old with early graying.
research Possible Carbamazepine-Induced Reversible Onychomadesis
Carbamazepine may cause reversible nail detachment.
research A Homozygous Frameshift Mutation in theHOXC13Gene Underlies Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia in a Syrian Family
A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
research Trichorrhexis nodosa. Clinical and investigative studies
Trichorrhexis nodosa is mainly caused by hair trauma, not a metabolic defect.
research Soft Nails After Treatment With Aromatic Retinoids
A new side effect of aromatic retinoid treatment is soft nails.
research The features of onychomatrimas on in vivo reflectance confocal microscopy
Reflectance confocal microscopy can noninvasively diagnose onychomatricoma by showing unique features different from healthy nails or nail fungus.
research Nevus comedonicus with lesional growth of terminal hair: An unusual case
Nevus comedonicus can sometimes grow terminal hair, challenging previous beliefs.
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 Macrocytosis and pseudoalbinism: Manifestations of selenium deficiency
Selenium deficiency can cause skin and hair color loss, muscle weakness, and blood cell changes, but these improve with selenium supplements.
research Origin, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis of Facial Hypermelanoses
Facial dark spots can be caused by the sun, genetics, makeup, or medicine, and are diagnosed by patient history and skin tests.
research Hair Re-Pigmentation After Nilotinib
Nilotinib may cause gray hair to return to its original color.
research Trichotillomania associated with the "Friar Tuck sign" and nail-biting.
Trichotillomania can be identified by a "Friar Tuck sign" and nail-biting.
research Atrichia with papular lesions
Accurate diagnosis of APL is crucial to avoid unnecessary treatments.
research Gastrointestinal polyposis with protein-losing enteropathy, abnormal skin pigmentation and loss of hair and nails (Cronkhite-Canada syndrome)
Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome often leads to death within 6-18 months.
research Ponatinib-induced pityriasis rubra pilaris-like adnexal dysmaturation: A case report
Ponatinib can cause a rare skin reaction that resolves with topical treatment and temporary drug discontinuation.