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June 2022 in “PubMed” Alopecia causes hair loss and should be treated early, especially scarring types where hair cannot regrow.
February 2026 in “Pediatric Dermatology” January 2026 in “Open Science Framework”
Hair and nail disorders can harm self-esteem, but early treatment helps.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The review helps improve diagnosis and treatment of challenging hair disorders.
June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The grand round helps improve diagnoses and suggests new treatments for hair disorders.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Podiatrists perform nearly all nail excisions in the US.
Alopecia treatment takes time, needs specific plans, and may include drugs or hair transplants.
January 2021 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair loss can have various causes and treatments vary in effectiveness.
January 2021 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” September 2018 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair and nail disorders can cause changes in scalp pigmentation, especially with sun exposure and alopecia.
January 2005 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” A new benign nail tumor called onychoblastoma was identified.
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August 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin and hair color changes, which are reversible with treatment.
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April 2014 in “PLoS ONE” A rare gene variant causes hair and nail issues in a family.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World Journal” Cynatine HNS improves hair and nail quality in 90 days.
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August 1986 in “Archives of Dermatology” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin and hair color changes, which can be reversed with treatment.
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Applying 5% minoxidil to fingernails can significantly increase their growth rate.
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November 2009 in “Medical Clinics of North America” Stress, nutritional issues, and chronic diseases can cause hair loss, and nail changes may signal internal diseases; treatment focuses on the underlying cause.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Dermatology” COVID-19 can cause hair and nail disorders after infection.
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January 2020 in “Acta Dermatovenerologica Alpina Pannonica et Adriatica” Cryotherapy is effective for ingrown toenails, especially in single cases, but has high recurrence in younger and bilateral cases.
April 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Taking biotin supplements for hair and nails may not be helpful and could cause harm.
May 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Biotin may help hair and nails grow.
May 2019 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” The document discusses hair and nail conditions, updates on treatments for alopecia, and controversies around finasteride use.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Dermatology” 110 citations
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August 2004 in “British Journal of Dermatology” The ventral matrix is the main source of the nail plate.
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June 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” The onychodermis helps anchor the nail bed and may aid in nail formation.
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May 2024 in “Developmental Biology” 1 citations
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May 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Minoxidil and vitamin E may help improve nail growth and health.
March 2026 in “Communications Biology” Certain compounds can boost hair and nail growth.