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Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.

Nearly all elderly nursing home residents had a skin disease, with dry skin being the most common.

Zinc supplements can resolve skin issues caused by zinc deficiency.

HIV can cause various nail and hair disorders, important for early diagnosis and treatment.

Acne is the most common skin problem in Brazil, with a need for improved dermatological care and health education, especially for the public sector and black-skinned individuals.

Madarosis is the loss of eyelashes and eyebrows due to various health issues and requires thorough examination to diagnose and treat the underlying cause.

Ultrasound is a useful, non-invasive tool in dermatology for diagnosing skin conditions and guiding treatments, but it has some limitations.

Dermoscopy now helps diagnose various skin, hair, and nail issues, improving patient care and treatment understanding.

A young woman's Cronkhite-Canada syndrome improved on its own after she gave birth.

Most hospitalized children with skin issues were boys, with allergic skin diseases like atopic dermatitis being most common, and treatments were usually topical.

People with myotonic dystrophy type 1 tend to develop basal cell carcinoma at a younger age but not more frequently than others.

A woman's hair turned gray and fell out after starting a cancer drug called imatinib mesylate.

Intramuscular corticosteroids are effective and safe for severe alopecia areata, with most patients regrowing hair, but nearly half may relapse.

About half of Taiwanese dermatologists use dermoscopy, mainly to improve diagnosis and detect cancer early, but cost and lack of training limit its wider use.

Vismodegib can cause muscle spasms, taste changes, hair loss, fatigue, weight loss, and possibly new issues like skin cancer, dehydration, and swallowing problems, needing close monitoring.

Aromatase inhibitors can cause skin issues, especially with anastrozole and exemestane, so monitoring is important.

Human hair and nail proteins are unlikely to cause allergic reactions.

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.

A woman's hair loss was caused by her husband's testosterone gel and a diabetic man's nail disease led to bone infection, both treated successfully.

Docetaxel, a chemotherapy drug, was reported to cause psoriasis in a patient for the first time.

Elderly in South India commonly suffer from skin issues like wrinkles, dryness, and infections, needing better skin care education.

A Chinese male with a new genetic mutation has a skin condition and severe urinary issues, with treatments having mixed success.

Biotin is important for health, but taking extra usually doesn't help unless you're deficient.

TrichovitalsTM improved skin, hair, and nail health in adults after 12 weeks.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the types of skin conditions seen at a clinic, with fewer patients and varying numbers of specific conditions.

Adults with Beta Thalassemia Major are more likely to have skin, hair, and nail disorders.

The Nd:YAG laser is a successful and safe way to treat ingrown and pincer nails.

A thorough history and examination are crucial for diagnosing skin diseases, which affect up to a third of people. This includes details about skin lesions, medication, general health, lifestyle, family, and contacts, as well as examining the rash, hair, nails, and mucous membranes. Changes in hair and nails can also indicate other medical and skin disorders.

Many skin issues in hospitalized adults go unnoticed, needing better checks and teamwork.

Topical imiquimod is as effective as 5-fluorouracil for treating actinic keratosis, with about a 5% risk of it turning into squamous cell carcinoma.