research Risks of Skin, Hair, and Nail Supplements
Some skin, hair, and nail supplements can be toxic, interact with medications, affect lab tests, and may increase cancer risk.
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600-630 / 1000+ results research Phenotyping mice with skin, hair, or nail abnormalities: A systematic approach and methodologies from simple to complex
Understanding genetic variations in mice is crucial for studying skin, hair, or nail abnormalities.
research Effects of a Combination of Arginine Silicate Inositol Complex and a Novel Form of Biotin on Hair and Nail Growth in a Rodent Model
The combination of Arginine Silicate Inositol Complex and a new form of Biotin improved hair and nail growth in rats.
research Skin, Hair, and Nail Supplements Advertised on Instagram: A Survey of Selected Posts (Preprint)
Instagram ads for skin, hair, and nail supplements often make broad health claims without clear ingredient information, and are not FDA-regulated.
research Wnt Signaling Across Adult Skin Mini-Organs: Interfollicular Epidermis, Hair Follicle, and Nail—Implications for Disease and Regeneration
Wnt signaling is crucial for skin, hair, and nail health and regeneration.
research Clinical evaluation of a plant-based supplement on hair, skin, nail health, and psychological well-being: A 90-day observational study
The plant-based supplement improved hair, skin, and nail health and boosted well-being without side effects.
research Hair, Wool, Quill, Nail, Claw, Hoof, and Horn
research Reversal of male-pattern baldness, hypertrichosis, and accelerated hair and nail growth in patients receiving benoxaprofen.
research A Forty-Two-Year-Old Male with Multiple Gastrointestinal Polyps, Cutaneous Manifestations, and Nail Dystrophy
The man was diagnosed with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, a rare disorder with GI polyps, skin issues, hair loss, and nail problems.
research A generalized reticulate eruption with scarring alopecia, vulvovaginitis, keratoderma, and 20-nail dystrophy in a 70-year-old woman
Treatment improved some symptoms but not all.
research Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors – A Review on Pharmacology, Metabolism and Side Effects
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors effectively treat cancers but often cause skin and other side effects.
research Keratins of the Human Hair Follicle
More research is needed to understand how hair keratins work and their role in hair disorders.
research The pattern and profile of alopecia areata in Singapore – a study of 219 Asians
Alopecia areata mainly affects young people and has significant psychological impacts, especially in males.
research Trichothiodystrophy
Trichothiodystrophy is a condition with brittle hair and various physical and mental issues due to low sulfur in proteins.
research Dermatological adverse events with taxane chemotherapy
Taxane chemotherapy can cause skin, hair, and nail side effects, which are often under-reported and can affect patient quality of life.
research The spectrum of cutaneous manifestations in lupus erythematosus—the Italian experience
In Italian patients with lupus, the most common skin issue was chronic cutaneous lupus, especially discoid lesions, and nonspecific skin problems occurred in about a third of those with systemic lupus, mainly during active disease.
research Patterns of expression of trichocytic and epithelial cytokeratins in mammalian tissues
Trichocytic differentiation starts in cells with epithelial cytokeratins, transitioning to trichocytic cytokeratins in hair and gradually in nails.
research Cutaneous Side Effects in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated with Iressa (ZD1839), an Inhibitor of Epidermal Growth Factor
Iressa often causes skin issues like acne and dryness in lung cancer patients.
research Cutaneous toxicities of cancer therapy
Cancer therapy can cause various skin problems, including hair loss, skin darkening, painful hand-foot syndrome, and severe skin damage.
research Alopecia areata: Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and unusual cases
Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can lead to complete baldness, often associated with other autoimmune conditions, and half of the cases may see hair return within a year.
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 Immune-related alopecia (areata and universalis) in cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors
Cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors may develop alopecia, but some hair regrowth is possible with treatment.
research Dermatologic adverse events associated with afatinib: an oral ErbB family blocker
Afatinib often causes skin problems that need proactive management.
research Selenium Poisoning From a Nutritional Supplement
Taking too many selenium supplements can cause serious health problems like hair loss and fatigue.
research A Review of the Use of Biotin for Hair Loss
Biotin supplements may improve hair and nail growth in people with certain deficiencies or conditions, but there's not enough evidence to recommend it for healthy individuals.
research Case Series Of Selenium Toxicity From A Nutritional Supplement
Excessive selenium from a supplement caused toxicity but patients recovered with care.
research Chemotherapy-induced dermatological toxicity: frequencies and impact on quality of life in women’s cancers. Results of a prospective study
Chemotherapy often causes skin, nail, and hair side effects, significantly impacting quality of life.
research Germline Mutation in ATR in Autosomal- Dominant Oropharyngeal Cancer Syndrome
A specific ATR gene mutation is linked to a hereditary oropharyngeal cancer syndrome.
research Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors: A Review of Cutaneous Adverse Events and Management
Skin side effects from cancer drugs targeting EGFR can affect treatment adherence but can be managed with antibiotics like tetracycline.
research A current review of the cutaneous manifestations of renal disease
Skin problems are very common in people with end-stage kidney disease.