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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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch Non-infectious inflammatory disorders of the nail apparatus
Nail disorders not caused by infection are common and can look similar, with psoriasis being the most frequent and having specific nail symptoms.
research Koilonychia in a Patient with Alopecia Areata.
Koilonychia in alopecia areata can improve with oral corticosteroids.
research Nail Involvement inAutoimmune Bullous Disorders
The nail immune system is similar to hair but different from skin, with fewer immune markers.
research Hair and Nail Relationship
Hair and nails are similar keratin structures with different shapes and growth, affected by the same diseases and environmental factors.
research “Nail loss after teriflunomide treatment: A new potential adverse event”
Nail loss may be a side effect of the MS drug teriflunomide.
research Clinico-etiological Study of Nail Disorders at a Tertiary Care Center in Maharashtra, India
Nail disorders are often related to jobs like housework and manual labor, with cosmetic issues being the main concern, and are commonly caused by skin diseases like psoriasis.
research Nail changes in non-infectious skin diseases: a narrative review
Recognizing nail changes helps diagnose and treat non-infectious skin diseases.
research Nail Disorders
Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.
research Malignancy and Cancer Treatment-Related Hair and Nail Changes
Hair and nail changes can indicate health issues, including cancer and side effects from cancer treatments.
research Hair and nail involvement in lupus erythematosus
Lupus can cause hair loss and nail changes, with treatments available for both.
research Hair and nail disorders of childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
research Interventions for nail psoriasis
Some systemic treatments work for nail psoriasis but can have serious side effects.
research British Hair and Nail Society
The document concludes that scalp conditions have various causes and can present in many different ways.
research An overview of management of drug-induced hair and nail disorders
Cooling the scalp may prevent hair loss from chemotherapy, hair often grows back after treatment, and nail issues usually improve after stopping the drug.
research Antioxidant Activity Test Combination Of Cantigi Leaf Extract (Vaccinium varingiaefolium) And Nail Henna Leaf Extract (Lawsonia inermis Linn)
Combining cantigi and henna leaf extracts boosts antioxidant activity.
research Alopecia areata: Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and unusual cases
Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that often starts before age 30 and can affect various body parts, with unpredictable hair regrowth chances.
research Spotted Lunula in Alopecia Areata: Clinical and Onychoscopic Features of an Unusual Sign
Spotted lunula may help identify alopecia areata.
research Induction of Hard Keratin Expression in Non-Nail-Matrical Keratinocytes by Nail-Matrical Fibroblasts through Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions
Nail-matrical fibroblasts can make non-nail cells produce hard keratin, useful for nail repair.
research Psoriasis treatment in difficult locations: scalp, nails, and intertriginous areas
Treating psoriasis on the scalp, nails, and skin folds is challenging, often requiring systemic treatments for severe cases, with some success in topical and biologic treatments.
research Comparative Anatomy of Mouse and Human Nail Units
Mouse nails are similar to human nails, making them useful for studying nail diseases.
research Involvement of scalp and nails in lupus erythematosus
Lupus can affect the scalp and nails, often causing hair loss and nail damage, and needs early aggressive treatment to prevent permanent damage.
research Localization of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type 2 (PAI-2) in Hair and Nail: Implications for Terminal Differentiation
PAI-2 helps in the maturation and protection of hair and nail cells.
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 High-Frequency Ultrasonography in Hair and Nail Disorders—How It May Be Helpful
High-frequency ultrasonography helps diagnose and manage hair and nail disorders safely and effectively.
research Minoxidil Beyond Hair: A Comprehensive Review of Its Effects on Nail Growth
Minoxidil may help nails grow faster and stronger.
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 Pattern of Nail and Hair Disorders in the Elderly at a Tertiary Health Centre
Elderly people often have nail and hair disorders, with fungal infections affecting them negatively.
research Chemotherapy and Cutaneous Drug Reactions
Chemotherapy can cause skin side effects that affect patients' lives, but they can be managed to avoid interrupting cancer treatment.
research Disorders of the Hair and Nails
The document reviews various hair and nail disorders, their causes, and treatments, emphasizing the need for proper diagnosis and the link between nail changes and systemic diseases.