research Can you diagnose hair loss (Non-scarring alopecia)
Non-scarring hair loss can be diagnosed with two 4mm punch biopsies, one cut vertically and the other transversely.
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450-480 / 1000+ results research Endogenous steroid hormones in hair: Investigations on different hair types, pigmentation effects and correlation to nails
Body hair isn't a good substitute for scalp hair in steroid analysis.
research Existence of trichohyalin-keratohyalin hybrid granules: Co-localization of two major intermediate filament-associated proteins in non-follicular epithelia
Trichohyalin is found in non-hair tissues and works with filaggrin in certain skin areas and conditions.
research A novel monoclonal antibody to the outer root sheath cells
The new antibody, TYHF-1, specifically targets certain hair-related structures.
research Genetics of thyroid lesions updated
RET mutation is important in familial medullary thyroid carcinoma, and BRAF mutation in papillary thyroid carcinoma is linked to more aggressive cancer and higher death rates.
research Acidic and basic hair/nail ("hard") keratins: their colocalization in upper cortical and cuticle cells of the human hair follicle and their relationship to "soft" keratins.
Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
research Tofacitinib Citrate for the Treatment of Nail Dystrophy Associated With Alopecia Universalis
Tofacitinib citrate improved nail dystrophy and pain in patients with alopecia universalis without causing side effects.
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 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 Nail Disorders
Different nail disorders are treated by targeting their specific causes and using appropriate medications or protective measures.
research Familial Pure Hair–Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia in Yemen: A Father–Son Case Report with Clinical Correlation
A father and son in Yemen have a genetic condition causing hair loss and nail problems.
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 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 changes in non-infectious skin diseases: a narrative review
Recognizing nail changes helps diagnose and treat non-infectious skin diseases.
research Histomorphological Study of Nail Changes in Various Dermatoses — An Understudied Entity in Dermatopathology
Examining nail biopsies is useful for diagnosing nail diseases.
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 Titagen® for total wellness: results from a randomised, placebo controlled clinical study on adults for osteoarthritis, improvement in skin, nail and health
Titagen® improves skin, hair, nail health, and reduces osteoarthritis symptoms safely.
research Therapeutic Efficacy of Combination Therapy Using Oral Cyclosporine with a Dietary Supplement (Pantogar®) in Twenty-Nail Dystrophy
Oral cyclosporine combined with Pantogar® effectively treats twenty-nail dystrophy.
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 Povidone-iodine nail solution is active in treating chemotherapy-associated paronychia
Povidone-iodine nail solution effectively treats nail infections caused by chemotherapy.
research The structure of the “amorphous” matrix of keratins
Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
research Human Hair: An Important Biological Matrix of Interest
Human hair is a significant sample for various tests in clinical, nutritional, archaeological, and forensic studies.
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 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 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 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 Nailing It
The document concludes that a new training model could improve dermatology residents' skills in nail procedures and lead to more nail cases being treated by dermatologists.
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.