research Semiology of skin toxicity associated with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors 38 citations , February 2012 in “Supportive Care in Cancer” Skin problems like acne, dry skin, and nail and hair changes are common in patients taking EGFR inhibitors.
research Physiological dermatological changes during pregnancy: literature review March 2026 in “International Journal of Health Science” Pregnancy causes temporary skin changes that are usually harmless.
research Keratin 17 Expression in the Hard Epithelial Context of the Hair and Nail, and its Relevance for the Pachyonychia Congenita Phenotype 88 citations , June 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
research Relative uptake of minoxidil into appendages and stratum corneum and permeation through human skin in vitro 55 citations , June 2009 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Minoxidil promotes hair growth by penetrating skin, with ethanol-containing formulas working best.
research Genetic basis of skin appendage development 111 citations , January 2007 in “Seminars in cell & developmental biology” Hair, teeth, and mammary glands develop similarly at first but use different genes later.