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Glossary Nail Damage

harm to the nail plate or surrounding tissues

Nail Damage, also known as Nail Trauma or Nail Injury, refers to any harm or injury to the nail plate, nail bed, or surrounding tissues. This can result from physical impacts, such as crushing or cutting, chemical exposure, or repetitive stress. Symptoms may include discoloration, splitting, detachment, or deformity of the nail, and in severe cases, it can lead to infections or permanent nail loss.

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research Pathologic Hairpulling, Skin Picking, and Nail Biting

84 citations , October 2005 in “Annals of Clinical Psychiatry”

This review examines the existing research on pathologic hairpulling, skin picking, and nail biting, suggesting these behaviors are underrecognized and may benefit from a unified diagnostic categorization; it reports no new clinical findings.

research Heterogeneous red–white discoloration of the nail bed and distal onycholysis in a patient with COVID‐19

8 citations , May 2021 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This case report describes a 23-year-old male patient with nail discoloration that may be associated with COVID-19, suggesting possible microvascular damage.

research Lichen Planus Activity and Damage Index (LiPADI)–Creation of the Questionnaire

6 citations , December 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine”

This study introduced the Lichen Planus Activity and Damage Index (LiPADI), which effectively assesses the severity and progression of lichen planus, aligning well with other clinical indicators.

research An overview of management of drug-induced hair and nail disorders

7 citations , May 2014 in “Clinical practice”

This article reviews drug-induced hair and nail disorders and discusses their clinical recognition, underlying mechanisms, and potential treatment strategies, without presenting new research findings.

research Skin toxicity of anti‐cancer therapy

19 citations , October 2008 in “Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft”

This article reviews the cutaneous reactions and characteristic skin changes associated with chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and new targeted cancer treatments, reporting no new clinical results.

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community Anyone try GHK-Cu ?

4 upvotes 7 years ago

GHK-Cu is discussed for its potential anti-aging and healing properties, with some users considering its effects on hair growth. One user mentions using Folligen Spray and topical finasteride, noting improved healing but uncertain hair growth results.

community Does age play a role in how you respond to 5AR inhibitors? (finasteride/dutasteride)

in Research/Science 24 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses whether age affects the side effects and effectiveness of hair loss treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Some believe early treatment yields better results, while others mention varied outcomes across ages and personal regrowth experiences without a clear consensus on age impact.

community Microneedling must reach the stem cells in the upper hair shaft

82 upvotes 4 years ago

Microneedling should target depths of 0.5mm to 1.5mm for hair loss, with weekly sessions at 1mm recommended. Combining microneedling with Minoxidil is common for improved results.

community My Idea for a possible new hairloss treatment

53 upvotes 6 years ago

Exploring a potential hair loss treatment using the enzyme AKR1C2 to locally reduce DHT levels. Challenges include enzyme delivery through the skin and high production costs, with gene therapy or stem cells suggested as future alternatives.

community Why don’t more people use hair fibers?

in Product 527 upvotes 11 months ago

Hair fibers can effectively cover thinning hair when used with minoxidil and hairspray but require daily application and can be inconvenient in certain conditions. Some users prefer treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, or wigs due to the maintenance and limitations of hair fibers.

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