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research Twenty nail onychomadesis: An unusual finding in Cronkhite–Canada syndrome
A man with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had all 20 nails detach but improved with treatment.
research Normal Ultrasound Anatomy of the Skin, Nail, and Hair
The document explains what healthy skin, nails, and hair look like on an ultrasound.
research Nail Involvement in Pediatric Alopecia Areata: Clinical and Onychoscopic Features: A Serie of 42 Cases
Nail issues are common in kids with alopecia areata and should be checked for better diagnosis.
research Inflammatory and non-melanocytic tumoral pathology of the nail
The document concludes that understanding nail anatomy is key for diagnosing nail diseases, early signs of nail melanoma may allow for less aggressive treatment, and specific genetic mutations are important in thyroid cancer prognosis and treatment.
research Mutations in the Keratin 85 (KRT85/hHb5) Gene Underlie Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia
Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.
research Nail Involvement in Alopecia Areata: A Questionnaire-based Survey on Clinical Signs, Impact on Quality of Life and Review of the Literature
Most people with alopecia areata have nail changes, which are common but don't greatly affect their quality of life.
research Dermoscopic Assessment of Nail Alterations in Egyptian Patients with Alopecia Areata
Nail changes are common in alopecia areata and can indicate its severity.
research Abemaciclib-Associated Skin, Hair, and Nail Toxicities: A Case Report
Abemaciclib can cause skin, hair, and nail problems, leading some patients to stop using it.
research Nail and hair changes in chronic kidney disease patients
Nail and hair changes are common in severe chronic kidney disease and should be treated to improve patients' quality of life.
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.
research Clinical study on 88 cases of Korean 20-nail dystrophy
The study concludes that Twenty-nail dystrophy is more common in boys among children and in women among adults, with varying response to treatment.
research “Nail loss after teriflunomide treatment: A new potential adverse event”
Nail loss may be a side effect of the MS drug teriflunomide.
research Relapsing nail fibrokeratoma: A case report on a teenager
Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair growth with similar side effects.
research Autosomal Recessive Transmission of a Rare KRT74 Variant Causes Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia: Allelism with Dominant Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis
A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
research British Hair and Nail Society
Men with a certain type of hair loss often use facial moisturizers, and a specific antibiotic treatment may help another hair condition.
research Changes in the nail plate of the elderly
Old people's nails often have problems due to body changes, more diseases, and self-care difficulties, affecting their movement and hand use.
research How effective is cryotherapy applied to the nail fold in ingrown toenails?
Cryotherapy is effective for ingrown toenails, especially in single cases, but has high recurrence in younger and bilateral cases.
research Minoxidil Beyond Hair: A Comprehensive Review of Its Effects on Nail Growth
Minoxidil may help nails grow faster and stronger.
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 Keratin film made of human hair as a nail plate model for studying drug permeation
Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.
research Comparative Spatial Transcriptomic and Single-Cell Analyses of Human Nail Units and Hair Follicles Show Transcriptional Similarities between the Onychodermis and Follicular Dermal Papilla
Human nails and hair follicles have similar gene activity, especially in the cells that contribute to their growth and development.
research Clinical and demographic characteristics associated with nail involvement in alopecia areata: A cross‐sectional study of 197 patients
Younger patients with severe alopecia areata often have nail problems.
research A Case of Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome Involving the Entire Gastrointestinal Tract
Prednisolone and Bactrim improved symptoms in a woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
research Biologics and Small Molecules for Inflammatory Nail Disorders: A Narrative Review
Biologics and small molecules can effectively treat inflammatory nail disorders, but personalized treatment plans are important.
research The Coexistence of Trachyonychia and Mucocutaneous Lichen Planus: A Case Report
Early diagnosis and treatment of nail and skin conditions can improve health and appearance.
research Therapeutic Response of Alopecia Areata‐Associated Nail Changes to Baricitinib
Baricitinib may effectively treat nail changes in alopecia areata.
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 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 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.